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Wakamo Family History

Wakamo 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: Takano, Nakao, Paramo, Nakano, Alamo, Nakama, Badamo, Talamo, Adamo

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Where is the Wakamo family from?

You can see how Wakamo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakamo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wakamo family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wakamo's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wakamo families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Wakamo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakamo 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 Wakamo. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wakamo. For the veterans among your Wakamo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakamo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1974, in the United States, Wakamo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wakamo in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakamo 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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