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Wakus Family History

Wakus 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: Waks, Wass, Kakos, Kus, Makos, Malkus, Maus, Backus, Matus, Mikus

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Where is the Wakus family from?

You can see how Wakus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wakus family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wakus's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Wakus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Wakus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakus 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wakus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wakus. For the veterans among your Wakus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Wakus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wakus in 1967 was 82, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakus 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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