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Waaks Family History

Waaks 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: Waas, Waks, Waak, Weaks, Banks, Wass, Faas, Kaake, Raak, Haas

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Where is the Waaks family from?

You can see how Waaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waaks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waaks family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waaks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waaks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waaks 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 33 census records available for the last name Waaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waaks 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Waaks. 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 1 military records available for the last name Waaks. For the veterans among your Waaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waaks lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1984, in the United States, Waaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Waaks in 1982 was 67, and 75 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waaks 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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