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Wauneka Family History

Wauneka Surname Meaning

Native American (Navajo): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wauneka family from?

You can see how Wauneka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wauneka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wauneka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wauneka family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wauneka's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Wauneka families in 1891.
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What did your Wauneka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wauneka. 47% of Wauneka men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Herder
    14%
  • Stockman
    14%

What Wauneka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Wauneka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wauneka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wauneka. 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 77 military records available for the last name Wauneka. For the veterans among your Wauneka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wauneka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wauneka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wauneka in 1964 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wauneka 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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