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Wayka Family History

Wayka 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: Wyka, Wayda, Laska, Wack, Wayne, Wada, Kaya, Walla, Way, Kafka

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Where is the Wayka family from?

You can see how Wayka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wayka families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wayka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wayka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayka 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 Wayka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wayka. 100% of Wayka men worked as a Common Labor and 100% of Wayka women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Common Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wayka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Wayka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayka 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 Wayka. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wayka. For the veterans among your Wayka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayka lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Wayka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wayka in 1976 was 68, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayka 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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