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Waukon Family History

Waukon 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: Auton, Wagnon, Walton, Watton, Wason, Laudon, Walko, Wasko, Lauzon

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Where is the Waukon family from?

You can see how Waukon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waukon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waukon family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Waukon's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Waukon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waukon 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 315 census records available for the last name Waukon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waukon 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 Waukon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Waukon. For the veterans among your Waukon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waukon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Waukon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Waukon in 1968 was 69, and 76 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waukon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waukon 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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