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Waknell Family History

Waknell 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: Warnell, Carnell, Knell, Darnell, Farnell, Parnell, Wartell, Waddell

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Where is the Waknell family from?

You can see how Waknell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waknell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Waknell families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Waknell's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Waknell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waknell 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 Waknell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waknell. 100% of Waknell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Waknell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waknell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Waknell. 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 40 military records available for the last name Waknell. For the veterans among your Waknell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waknell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waknell

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