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Wokal Family History

Wokal 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: Kokal, Sokal, Wool, Koral, Sokol, Wogan, Wohl, Gopal, Sakal, Worl

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Where is the Wokal family from?

You can see how Wokal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wokal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wokal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Wokal families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wokal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wokal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wokal 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 346 census records available for the last name Wokal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wokal 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wokal. 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 180 military records available for the last name Wokal. For the veterans among your Wokal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wokal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wokal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wokal in 1966 was 83, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wokal 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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