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Wauk Family History

Wauk 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: Wack, Kauk, Wank, Wark, Wnuk, Pauk, Mauk, Walk, Waud, Waak

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Where is the Wauk family from?

You can see how Wauk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wauk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wauk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wauk families living in Connecticut. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wauk's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wauk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wauk 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 263 census records available for the last name Wauk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wauk 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Wauk. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wauk. For the veterans among your Wauk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wauk lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Wauk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wauk in 1981 was 64, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wauk 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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