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Wlaker Family History

Wlaker 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: Laker, Flaker, Waker, Blaker, Blake, Baker, Layer, Klauer, Lake

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Where is the Wlaker family from?

You can see how Wlaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wlaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wlaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wlaker family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wlaker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wlaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wlaker 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 Wlaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wlaker. 100% of Wlaker 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 Wlaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Wlaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wlaker 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Wlaker. 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 127 military records available for the last name Wlaker. For the veterans among your Wlaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wlaker lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Wlaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wlaker in 1974 was 26, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wlaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wlaker 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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