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Wabeke Family History

Wabeke 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: Mabee, Abele, Wake, Radeke, Walek, Abee, Waltke, Wable, Walke, Warmke

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Where is the Wabeke family from?

You can see how Wabeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wabeke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wabeke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wabeke families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wabeke's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wabeke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wabeke 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 Wabeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wabeke. 67% of Wabeke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Wabeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Wabeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wabeke 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Wabeke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Wabeke. For the veterans among your Wabeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wabeke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Wabeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wabeke in 1953 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wabeke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wabeke 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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