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Wakley Family History

Wakley Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Wakeley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wakley family from?

You can see how Wakley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wakley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Wakley families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Wakley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wakley families in 1891.
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What did your Wakley 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 Wakley. 24% of Wakley men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 88% of Wakley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wakley were Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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
    24%
  • Insurance Agent
    16%
  • Lorry Driver
    16%
  • Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Wakley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakley 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Wakley. 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 661 military records available for the last name Wakley. For the veterans among your Wakley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wakley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wakley in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakley 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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