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Wakelee Family History

Wakelee 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: Wakeley, Akeley, Wakely, Wakelin, Saelee, Wakley, Waller, Lavelle

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Where is the Wakelee family from?

You can see how Wakelee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakelee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wakelee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wakelee families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakelee's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Wakelee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakelee 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 Wakelee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wakelee. 31% of Wakelee men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Wakelee women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wakelee were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farm Labor
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wakelee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakelee 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Wakelee. 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 357 military records available for the last name Wakelee. For the veterans among your Wakelee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakelee lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Wakelee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wakelee in 1941 was 40, and 90 in 2004.

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