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Wapato Family History

Wapato 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: Asato, Sabato, Wanat, Zapata, Capito, Caputo, Saputo, Capano, Aparo

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Where is the Wapato family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wapato. 100% of Wapato 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
    100%

What Wapato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Wapato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wapato 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wapato. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wapato. For the veterans among your Wapato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wapato lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Wapato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wapato in 1976 was 69, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wapato 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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