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Wakuta Family History

Wakuta 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: Pakula, Bakula, Nakata, Takata, Sakata, Kuta, Sakuma, Warta, Nauta

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Where is the Wakuta family from?

You can see how Wakuta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakuta family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wakuta families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakuta's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wakuta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakuta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wakuta ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Wakuta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakuta 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wakuta. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wakuta. For the veterans among your Wakuta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakuta lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Wakuta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wakuta in 1980 was 79, and 83 in 2001.

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