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Wackerbarth Family History

Wackerbarth 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: Hackbarth, Scherbarth, Waterworth, Wackerman, Hackbart, Ackerman

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Where is the Wackerbarth family from?

You can see how Wackerbarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackerbarth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wackerbarth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wackerbarth families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wackerbarth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wackerbarth families in 1891.
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What did your Wackerbarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wackerbarth. 50% of Wackerbarth men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Clergyman
    50%

What Wackerbarth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Wackerbarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackerbarth 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Wackerbarth. 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 218 military records available for the last name Wackerbarth. For the veterans among your Wackerbarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackerbarth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wackerbarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wackerbarth in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wackerbarth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wackerbarth 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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