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Wayker Family History

Wayker 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: Walker, Wacker, Waker, Wayner, Weyker, Sayer, Baker, Marker, Asker

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Where is the Wayker family from?

You can see how Wayker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wayker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wayker families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wayker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wayker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayker 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 65 census records available for the last name Wayker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayker 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wayker. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wayker. For the veterans among your Wayker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayker lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wayker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wayker in 1972 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayker 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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