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Wakenham Family History

Wakenham 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: Wakeham, Wareham, Wenham, Winham, Farnham, Canham, Denham, Wakeman

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Where is the Wakenham family from?

You can see how Wakenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakenham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Wakenham families living in Hampshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wakenham's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wakenham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakenham 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 76 census records available for the last name Wakenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakenham 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wakenham. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wakenham. For the veterans among your Wakenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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