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Wankerl Family History

Wankerl 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: Wankel, Winkel, Anker, Wander, Walker, Banker, Wanner, Winker, Dankel

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Where is the Wankerl family from?

You can see how Wankerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wankerl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wankerl families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Wankerl families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wankerl's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wankerl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wankerl 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 Wankerl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wankerl. 50% of Wankerl men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Wankerl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Wankerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wankerl 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wankerl. 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 593 military records available for the last name Wankerl. For the veterans among your Wankerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wankerl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Wankerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wankerl in 1973 was 72, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wankerl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wankerl 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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