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Wackerle Family History

Wackerle Surname Meaning

German: from a diminutive of Wacker.

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


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Where is the Wackerle family from?

You can see how Wackerle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackerle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wackerle families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wackerle families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wackerle's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wackerle families in 1891.
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What did your Wackerle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wackerle. 42% of Wackerle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wackerle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wackerle were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Wackerle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Wackerle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackerle 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Wackerle. 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 473 military records available for the last name Wackerle. For the veterans among your Wackerle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackerle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wackerle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wackerle in 1966 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wackerle 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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