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Wakschal Family History

Wakschal 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: Paschal, Wachal, Marchal, Wakeham, Marschall, Pascal, Wascher

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Where is the Wakschal family from?

You can see how Wakschal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakschal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wakschal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakschal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wakschal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakschal 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 15 census records available for the last name Wakschal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakschal 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Wakschal. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wakschal. For the veterans among your Wakschal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakschal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Wakschal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wakschal in 1966 was 80, and 65 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakschal 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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