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Waks Family History

Waks Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wachs.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waks family from?

You can see how Waks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Waks families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Waks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waks families in 1911.
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What did your Waks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waks. 40% of Waks men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Waks women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waks were Lawyer and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Lawyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Buyer
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Waks. 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 300 military records available for the last name Waks. For the veterans among your Waks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Waks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waks in 1965 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waks 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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