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Wackes Family History

Wackes 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: Wickes, Wacker, Mackes, Backes, Walkes, Hacker, Packer, Wack, Walker

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Where is the Wackes family from?

You can see how Wackes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wackes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wackes family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wackes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wackes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Wackes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackes 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wackes. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wackes. For the veterans among your Wackes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackes lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Wackes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wackes in 1946 was 47, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wackes 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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