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Wackay Family History

Wackay 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: Mackay, Wack, Mackey, Jacka, Mckay, Wacha, Wacker, Jacky, Lackey

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Where is the Wackay family from?

You can see how Wackay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackay family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1911. The most Wackay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Wackay families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wackay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wackay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wackay 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 42 census records available for the last name Wackay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackay 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wackay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wackay. For the veterans among your Wackay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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