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Wukasch Family History

Wukasch 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: Kasch, Lukach, Wunsch, Wuensch, Bursch, Rasch, Huebsch, Gasch, Dusch

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Where is the Wukasch family from?

You can see how Wukasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wukasch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wukasch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Wukasch families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wukasch's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wukasch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wukasch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wukasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wukasch. 36% of Wukasch men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wukasch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wukasch were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Wukasch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Wukasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wukasch 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wukasch. 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 107 military records available for the last name Wukasch. For the veterans among your Wukasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wukasch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wukasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wukasch in 1962 was 78, and 73 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wukasch 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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