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Wakerel Family History

Wakerel 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: Wakeley, Waker, Baker, Warren, Walker, Wakeham, Water, Keel, Carrel

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Where is the Wakerel family from?

You can see how Wakerel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakerel family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wakerel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakerel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wakerel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakerel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Wakerel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakerel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wakerel. 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 military records available for the last name Wakerel. For the veterans among your Wakerel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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