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Wakling Family History

Wakling Surname Meaning

see Wakeling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wakling family from?

You can see how Wakling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wakling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Wakling families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wakling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wakling families in 1891.
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What did your Wakling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wakling. 100% of Wakling men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wakling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakling 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Wakling. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wakling. For the veterans among your Wakling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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