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Wowaka Family History

Wowaka 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: Nowak, Nonaka, Wolak, Wowk, Woyak, Sowada, Kozak, Toyama, Howard, Oak

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wowaka 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 4 census records available for the last name Wowaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wowaka 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wowaka. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wowaka. For the veterans among your Wowaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wowaka lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Wowaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wowaka in 1997 was 87, and 55 in 2001.

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