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Wachlin Family History

Wachlin 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: Rachlin, Wahlin, Ahlin, Acklin, Machin, Macklin, Sahlin, Rochlin

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Where is the Wachlin family from?

You can see how Wachlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wachlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wachlin families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wachlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wachlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachlin 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 Wachlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wachlin. 64% of Wachlin men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

What Wachlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Wachlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachlin 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Wachlin. 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 180 military records available for the last name Wachlin. For the veterans among your Wachlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachlin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wachlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wachlin in 1961 was 43, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wachlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachlin 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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