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Wackerla Family History

Wackerla 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: Wackerly, Wackerle, Wacker, Wackerman, Weckerly, Ackerly, Hacker

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Where is the Wackerla family from?

You can see how Wackerla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackerla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wackerla family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Wackerla's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wackerla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wackerla 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 22 census records available for the last name Wackerla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackerla 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wackerla. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wackerla. For the veterans among your Wackerla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackerla lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Wackerla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wackerla in 1975 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wackerla 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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