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Wacker Family History

Wacker Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: nickname for a bold or energetic person from Middle High German wacker ‘fresh lively brave valiant’.

German: from a medieval personal name based on Old High German wachen ‘to be vigilant energetic’.

See Wach.

English and Scottish: variant of Waker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wacker family from?

You can see how Wacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wacker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 40 Wacker families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Wacker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wacker families in 1911.
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What did your Wacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wacker. 42% of Wacker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wacker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wacker were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Student
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Wacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacker 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Wacker. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Wacker. For the veterans among your Wacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wacker lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wacker in 1947 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wacker 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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