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Wakoff Family History

Wakoff 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: Wikoff, Wykoff, Koff, Danoff, Skoff, Janoff, Wyckoff, Sadoff, Kanoff

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Where is the Wakoff family from?

You can see how Wakoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wakoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wakoff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wakoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakoff 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 Wakoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wakoff. 100% of Wakoff men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Wakoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Wakoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakoff 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wakoff. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wakoff. For the veterans among your Wakoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Wakoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wakoff in 1968 was 77, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakoff 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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