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Wamick Family History

Wamick 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: Amick, Wick, Wack, Mick, Dimick, Warwick, Womack, Fasick, Wasik

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Where is the Wamick family from?

You can see how Wamick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wamick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Wamick families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wamick's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wamick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamick 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 Wamick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wamick. 39% of Wamick men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Farming
    16%

What Wamick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Wamick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamick 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wamick. 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 86 military records available for the last name Wamick. For the veterans among your Wamick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamick lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Wamick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wamick in 1975 was 50, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wamick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wamick 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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