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Wakayama Family History

Wakayama 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: Takayama, Nakayama, Katayama, Akiyama, Wakeham, Nakazawa, Maruyama

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Where is the Wakayama family from?

You can see how Wakayama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakayama family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wakayama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Wakayama families living in California. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wakayama's in USA. California had the highest population of Wakayama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakayama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wakayama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wakayama. 47% of Wakayama men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%
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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Wakayama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakayama 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Wakayama. 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 243 military records available for the last name Wakayama. For the veterans among your Wakayama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakayama lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wakayama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wakayama in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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