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Wavak Family History

Wavak 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: Waak, Barak, Raak, Tabak, Wack, Navas, Wahab, Wada, Havas, Cava

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Wavak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wavak 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wavak. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Wavak. For the veterans among your Wavak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wavak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wavak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wavak in 1963 was 79, and 84 in 2002.

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