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Wahoo Family History

Wahoo 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: Aho, Wahl, Wahab, Hoo, Cahow, Wason, Mahood, Wah, Woo, Mahon

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Where is the Wahoo family from?

You can see how Wahoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahoo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wahoo family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahoo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wahoo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahoo 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 17 census records available for the last name Wahoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahoo 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wahoo. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wahoo. For the veterans among your Wahoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahoo lifespan?

Average Wahoo life expectancy in 1975 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahoo 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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