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Wakler Family History

Wakler 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: Waller, Watler, Wahler, Wadler, Waker, Wakley, Wagler, Fakler, Waxler

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Where is the Wakler family from?

You can see how Wakler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wakler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wakler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wakler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakler 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 Wakler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wakler. 100% of Wakler 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wakler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Wakler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakler 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Wakler. 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 64 military records available for the last name Wakler. For the veterans among your Wakler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Wakler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wakler in 1965 was 81, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakler 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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