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Waplak Family History

Waplak 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: Kaplan, Maslak, Walla, Malak, Salak, Walas, Walek, Wolak, Waszak

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Where is the Waplak family from?

You can see how Waplak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waplak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waplak family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Waplak's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Waplak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waplak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Waplak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waplak 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Waplak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waplak. For the veterans among your Waplak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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