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Wanklin Family History

Wanklin Surname Meaning

variant of Wantling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wanklin family from?

You can see how Wanklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanklin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Wanklin families living in Worcestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wanklin's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Wanklin families in 1891.
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What did your Wanklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wanklin. 50% of Wanklin men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Wanklin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wanklin were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Office Cleaner
    8%
  • Domestic Service
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wanklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanklin 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Wanklin. 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 163 military records available for the last name Wanklin. For the veterans among your Wanklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanklin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Wanklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wanklin in 1966 was 65, and 74 in 1999.

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