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Waraksa Family History

Waraksa 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: Barak, Karas, Maras, Arata, Araya, Araiza, Baksa, Caras, Tanaka

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Where is the Waraksa family from?

You can see how Waraksa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waraksa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Waraksa families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Waraksa's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Waraksa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waraksa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waraksa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waraksa. 46% of Waraksa men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Waraksa women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waraksa were Machinist and Operator. .

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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
    46%
  • Presser
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Wrapper
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Waraksa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waraksa 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Waraksa. 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 222 military records available for the last name Waraksa. For the veterans among your Waraksa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waraksa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Waraksa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Waraksa in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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