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Wakup Family History

Wakup 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: Walkup, Wake, Jakub, Waker, Sukup, Raup, Walp, Canup, Waks, Waud

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Where is the Wakup family from?

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

What did your Wakup ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Wakup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakup 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wakup. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wakup. For the veterans among your Wakup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakup lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Wakup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wakup in 1966 was 49, and 81 in 1996.

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