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Wakeen Family History

Wakeen 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: Warren, Warden, Waren, Wake, Walden, Wathen, Keen, Wakeman, Aken

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Where is the Wakeen family from?

You can see how Wakeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakeen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wakeen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakeen's in USA. California had the highest population of Wakeen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakeen 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 Wakeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wakeen. 100% of Wakeen men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Wakeen women 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Wakeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Wakeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakeen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wakeen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wakeen. For the veterans among your Wakeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakeen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wakeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wakeen in 1963 was 50, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wakeen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakeen 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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