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Wako Family History

Wako 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: Wake, Bako, Mako, Walko, Wasko, Sako, Wanko, Waks, Wang, Ko

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Where is the Wako family from?

You can see how Wako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wako family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wako families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Wako's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Wako families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wako surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wako ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wako ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Wako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wako 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Wako. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wako. For the veterans among your Wako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wako lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Wako life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wako in 2001 was 42, and 36 in 2002.

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