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Wackburn Family History

Wackburn 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: Washburn, Cockburn, Blackburn, Walburn, Walburg, Winburn, Ashburn

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Where is the Wackburn family from?

You can see how Wackburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackburn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wackburn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Wackburn families living in New Brunswick. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wackburn's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Wackburn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wackburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Wackburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackburn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wackburn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wackburn. For the veterans among your Wackburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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