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Wakely Family History

Wakely Surname Meaning

English (southern especially Dorset and Devon): variant of Wakeley.

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


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Where is the Wakely family from?

You can see how Wakely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wakely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Wakely families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wakely's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wakely families in 1911.
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What did your Wakely ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wakely. 50% of Wakely men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wakely women worked as an Income.

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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
    50%
  • Agent
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Wakely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakely 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wakely. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wakely. For the veterans among your Wakely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakely lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wakely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wakely in 1956 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakely 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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