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Wachal Family History

Wachal Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of Wach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wachal family from?

You can see how Wachal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wachal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wachal family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wachal's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Wachal families in 1891.
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What did your Wachal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wachal. 30% of Wachal men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Wachal women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wachal were Salesman and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    21%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wachal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachal 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Wachal. 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 193 military records available for the last name Wachal. For the veterans among your Wachal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wachal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wachal in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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