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Wakerling Family History

Wakerling 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: Wakeling, Werling, Weaverling, Warling, Wakelin, Harling, Darling

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Where is the Wakerling family from?

You can see how Wakerling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakerling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wakerling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wakerling families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wakerling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wakerling families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Wakerling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakerling 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wakerling. 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 Wakerling. For the veterans among your Wakerling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakerling lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Wakerling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wakerling in 1975 was 86, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakerling 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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