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Wankle Family History

Wankle 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: Winkle, Wanke, Wansley, Wagle, Wale, Wardle, Winkler, Windle, Finkle

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Where is the Wankle family from?

You can see how Wankle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wankle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wankle families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wankle families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Wankle's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Wankle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wankle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Wankle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wankle 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wankle. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wankle. For the veterans among your Wankle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wankle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Wankle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wankle in 1964 was 77, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wankle 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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