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Wakai Family History

Wakai 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: Sakai, Nakai, Takai, Maki, Kai, Kawai, Wali, Wahab, Aki, Wada

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Where is the Wakai family from?

You can see how Wakai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wakai families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakai's in USA. California had the highest population of Wakai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakai 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 Wakai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wakai. 100% of Wakai women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wakai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Wakai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakai 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Wakai. 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 50 military records available for the last name Wakai. For the veterans among your Wakai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakai lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Wakai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wakai in 1975 was 52, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wakai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakai 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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