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Wackley Family History

Wackley Surname Meaning

see Wakeley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wackley family from?

You can see how Wackley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wackley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Wackley families living in Devon. This was about 51% of all the recorded Wackley's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wackley families in 1891.
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What did your Wackley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wackley. 67% of Wackley men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Wackley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Wackley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackley 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Wackley. 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 85 military records available for the last name Wackley. For the veterans among your Wackley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wackley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wackley in 1966 was 75, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wackley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wackley 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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