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Wahamaki Family History

Wahamaki 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: Wanamaker, Tamaki, Calamari, Yamazaki, Adamski, Arakaki, Yamasaki

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Where is the Wahamaki family from?

You can see how Wahamaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahamaki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wahamaki family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wahamaki's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wahamaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahamaki 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 61 census records available for the last name Wahamaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahamaki 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Wahamaki. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wahamaki. For the veterans among your Wahamaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahamaki lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Wahamaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wahamaki in 1968 was 84, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahamaki 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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