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Wakenson Family History

Wakenson 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: Akerson, Hokenson, Aanenson, Hakanson, Watkinson, Haakenson, Makinson

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Where is the Wakenson family from?

You can see how Wakenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakenson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wakenson families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wakenson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakenson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wakenson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Wakenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakenson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wakenson. 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 military records available for the last name Wakenson. For the veterans among your Wakenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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