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Wavrick Family History

Wavrick 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: Warrick, Patrick, Warwick, Garrick, Arick, Karrick, Warlick, Carrick

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Where is the Wavrick family from?

You can see how Wavrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wavrick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wavrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wavrick families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wavrick's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wavrick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wavrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wavrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wavrick. 100% of Wavrick 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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wavrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Wavrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wavrick 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wavrick. 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 37 military records available for the last name Wavrick. For the veterans among your Wavrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wavrick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Wavrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wavrick in 1962 was 92, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wavrick 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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