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Waky Family History

Waky Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Way, Wake, Waks, Wagy, Wang, May, Hay, Pak, Wall, Kay

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Where is the Waky family from?

You can see how Waky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waky family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waky families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Waky family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Waky's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Waky families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Waky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Waky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Waky. For the veterans among your Waky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waky lifespan?

Average Waky life expectancy in 1966 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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