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Wakie Family History

Wakie 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: Wake, Wakim, Marie, Maki, Lake, Rake, Makin, Wade, Hakim, Wagle

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Where is the Wakie family from?

You can see how Wakie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wakie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Wakie family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakie's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wakie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakie 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 57 census records available for the last name Wakie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakie 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wakie. 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 Wakie. For the veterans among your Wakie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wakie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wakie in 1969 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakie 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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