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Waco Family History

Waco 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: Wack, Raco, Wach, Jaco, Wasco, Wang, Bao, Wall, Jacob, Back

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Where is the Waco family from?

You can see how Waco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waco family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Waco families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Waco's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Waco families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waco. 100% of Waco men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Waco women worked as a Secretary. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Waco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waco 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Waco. 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 116 military records available for the last name Waco. For the veterans among your Waco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waco lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Waco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waco in 1964 was 72, and 92 in 1999.

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