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Wakita Family History

Wakita 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: Mikita, Kita, Nakata, Waite, Takata, Maita, Rokita, Arita, Sakata

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Where is the Wakita family from?

You can see how Wakita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wakita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Wakita families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakita's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wakita families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakita 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 Wakita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wakita. 34% of Wakita men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wakita women worked as a Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Rancher
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Wakita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Wakita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakita 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Wakita. 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 77 military records available for the last name Wakita. For the veterans among your Wakita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakita lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wakita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wakita in 1966 was 82, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wakita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakita 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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