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Waeckel Family History

Waeckel 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: Jaeckel, Seckel, Steckel, Heckel, Meckel, Wecker, Boeckel, Wacker

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Where is the Waeckel family from?

You can see how Waeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waeckel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Waeckel families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Waeckel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Waeckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waeckel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Waeckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Waeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waeckel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Waeckel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Waeckel. For the veterans among your Waeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waeckel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Waeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Waeckel in 1977 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waeckel 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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