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Wacks Family History

Wacks 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: Wack, Wachs, Sacks, Backs, Wicks, Macks, Lacks, Waks, Jacks, Zacks

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Where is the Wacks family from?

You can see how Wacks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wacks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Wacks families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Wacks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wacks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wacks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wacks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wacks. 100% of Wacks men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wacks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacks 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Wacks. 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 202 military records available for the last name Wacks. For the veterans among your Wacks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wacks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wacks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wacks in 1962 was 56, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wacks 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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