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Wakela Family History

Wakela 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: Makela, Wakely, Takeda, Wakeham, Varela, Jokela, Favela, Wakeland

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Where is the Wakela family from?

You can see how Wakela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakela family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wakela families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wakela families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakela's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wakela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakela 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 40 census records available for the last name Wakela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakela 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wakela. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wakela. For the veterans among your Wakela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakela lifespan?

Average Wakela life expectancy in 2001 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakela 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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