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Wakfer Family History

Wakfer 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: Wafer, Waker, Baker, Waller, Wander, Washer, Warner, Walker, Water

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Where is the Wakfer family from?

You can see how Wakfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakfer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wakfer families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Wakfer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wakfer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakfer 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 Wakfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wakfer. 100% of Wakfer men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 100% of Wakfer 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

  • Carpenter joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wakfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Wakfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakfer 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Wakfer. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wakfer. For the veterans among your Wakfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakfer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Wakfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wakfer in 1969 was 80, and 75 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakfer 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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