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Wanklyn Family History

Wanklyn Surname Meaning

variant of Wantling.

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


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Where is the Wanklyn family from?

You can see how Wanklyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanklyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wanklyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Wanklyn families living in Herefordshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wanklyn's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Wanklyn families in 1891.
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What did your Wanklyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wanklyn. 50% of Wanklyn men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 66% of Wanklyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wanklyn were Shop Assistant (incapacitated) and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    50%
  • Shop Assistant (incapacitated)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wanklyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanklyn 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 825 immigration records available for the last name Wanklyn. 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 454 military records available for the last name Wanklyn. For the veterans among your Wanklyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanklyn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wanklyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wanklyn in 1962 was 68, and 91 in 2003.

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