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Wakula Family History

Wakula 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: Pakula, Bakula, Sekula, Padula, Walla, Hakala, Kula, Matula, Hakola

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Where is the Wakula family from?

You can see how Wakula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wakula family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wakula's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wakula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakula 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 Wakula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wakula. 60% of Wakula men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Wakula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Wakula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakula 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Wakula. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wakula. For the veterans among your Wakula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakula lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Wakula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wakula in 1967 was 80, and 43 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakula 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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