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Wokes Family History

Wokes Surname Meaning

see Woakes.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wokes family from?

You can see how Wokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wokes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wokes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Wokes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wokes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wokes families in 1911.
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What did your Wokes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wokes. 100% of Wokes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Wokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wokes 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Wokes. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wokes. For the veterans among your Wokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wokes lifespan?

Average Wokes life expectancy in 1973 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wokes 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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