Wakester Family History

Wakester 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: Wester, Wagster, Kester, Wacaster, Master, Washer, Easter, Koster, Tester, Ketter

104	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
12	Military Records
3	Immigration Records
40	Census and Voter Lists
249	Member Trees

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Where is the Wakester family from?

You can see how Wakester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakester family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wakester families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakester's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wakester families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakester 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 Wakester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wakester.

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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.

Laborer

50%

Farmer

50%

What Wakester family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 40 census records available for the last name Wakester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakester census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Wakester. 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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Military Records

There are 12 military records available for the last name Wakester. For the veterans among your Wakester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakester lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Wakester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wakester in 1965 was 49, and 88 in 1989.

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Wakester Surname Meaning

Where is the Wakester family from?

What did your Wakester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wakester.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

50%

Farmer

50%

What Wakester family records will you find?

What is the average Wakester lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Wakester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wakester in 1965 was 49, and 88 in 1989.

Wakester Family History

Wakester Surname Meaning

408 record(s) for Wakester

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What did your Wakester ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Passenger List

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What is the average Wakester lifespan?

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Wakester Surname Meaning

408 record(s) for Wakester

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Where is the Wakester family from?

What did your Wakester ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Wakester family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Wakester family history

What is the average Wakester lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wakester family tree

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