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Wakem Family History

Wakem Surname Meaning

see Wakeham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wakem family from?

You can see how Wakem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wakem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Wakem families living in Cornwall. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wakem's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Wakem families in 1891.
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What did your Wakem 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 Wakem. 30% of Wakem men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Wakem women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Naval Pensioner (retired)
    20%
  • Farmer (retired)
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wakem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wakem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakem 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Wakem. 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 243 military records available for the last name Wakem. For the veterans among your Wakem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakem lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wakem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wakem in 1961 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakem 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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