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Wakelle Family History

Wakelle 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: Lavelle, Capelle, Welle, Wakeley, Wadell, Lacelle, Labelle, Janelle

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Where is the Wakelle family from?

You can see how Wakelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakelle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wakelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wakelle families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakelle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wakelle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Wakelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakelle 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wakelle. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wakelle. For the veterans among your Wakelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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