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Wakisaka Family History

Wakisaka Name 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: Takenaka, Akiyama, Laska, La Sala, Kalista, Wakeham, Baksa, Wakeland

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Where is the Wakisaka family from?

You can see how Wakisaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakisaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wakisaka families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wakisaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Wakisaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakisaka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wakisaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wakisaka. 100% of Wakisaka men worked as a Labor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Wakisaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakisaka 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Wakisaka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Wakisaka. For the veterans among your Wakisaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakisaka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Wakisaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wakisaka in 1970 was 37, and 81 in 2002.

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