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Wackernagle Family History

Wackernagle Surname 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: Wackerle, Wackerman, Wackerly, Ackerman, Waterfall, Harnage

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Where is the Wackernagle family from?

You can see how Wackernagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackernagle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wackernagle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wackernagle families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wackernagle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wackernagle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Wackernagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackernagle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wackernagle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Wackernagle. For the veterans among your Wackernagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackernagle lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Wackernagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wackernagle in 1970 was 82, and 91 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wackernagle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wackernagle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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