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Wakefiled Family History

Wakefiled 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: Wakefield, Wakeley, Wakeford, Wakeland, Akeley, Keiler, Waterfield

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wakefiled. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakefiled 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wakefiled. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Wakefiled. For the veterans among your Wakefiled ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakefiled lifespan?

Average Wakefiled life expectancy in 1993 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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