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Wahu Family History

Wahu 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: Wahl, Wah, Wang, Wu, Chu, Zhu, Hu, Abu, Wall, Aho

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Where is the Wahu family from?

You can see how Wahu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wahu family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahu's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wahu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahu 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 22 census records available for the last name Wahu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahu 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wahu. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wahu. For the veterans among your Wahu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahu lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahu 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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