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Wankling Family History

Wankling Surname Meaning

variant of Wantling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wankling family from?

You can see how Wankling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wankling family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Wankling families living in Warwickshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wankling's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Wankling families in 1891.
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What did your Wankling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Capstan Lathe Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wankling. 34% of Wankling men worked as a Capstan Lathe Hand and 83% of Wankling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wankling were Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wankling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wankling 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wankling. 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 57 military records available for the last name Wankling. For the veterans among your Wankling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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