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Wakelin Family History

Wakelin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wakeland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wakelin family from?

You can see how Wakelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wakelin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 214 Wakelin families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Wakelin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wakelin families in 1891.
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What did your Wakelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wakelin. 27% of Wakelin men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Wakelin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wakelin were Agricultural Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Wakelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakelin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wakelin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wakelin. For the veterans among your Wakelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakelin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wakelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wakelin in 1957 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakelin 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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