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Wackernagel Family History

Wackernagel 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: Recknagel, Wackerman, Silbernagel, Wackerle, Ackerman, Waterfall

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Where is the Wackernagel family from?

You can see how Wackernagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackernagel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wackernagel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wackernagel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wackernagel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wackernagel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wackernagel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wackernagel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Clergyman
    50%

What Wackernagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Wackernagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackernagel 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Wackernagel. 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 107 military records available for the last name Wackernagel. For the veterans among your Wackernagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackernagel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wackernagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wackernagel in 1965 was 90, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wackernagel 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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