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Waikel Family History

Waikel 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: Wikel, Wankel, Weikel, Waibel, Winkel, Walker, Maisel, Markel, Waite

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Where is the Waikel family from?

You can see how Waikel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waikel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waikel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waikel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waikel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waikel 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 Waikel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waikel. 100% of Waikel men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Waikel women worked as a Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Waikel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Waikel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waikel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Waikel. 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 84 military records available for the last name Waikel. For the veterans among your Waikel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waikel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Waikel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Waikel in 1956 was 68, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waikel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waikel 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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