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Wakenell Family History

Wakenell Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Wagnall with devoicing of /g/ to /k/.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wakenell family from?

You can see how Wakenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakenell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wakenell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Wakenell families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wakenell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wakenell families in 1891.
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What did your Wakenell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wakenell. 82% of Wakenell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Bookseller Retired
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wakenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakenell 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Wakenell. 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 59 military records available for the last name Wakenell. For the veterans among your Wakenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakenell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Wakenell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wakenell in 1970 was 68, and 60 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakenell 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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