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Wapole Family History

Wapole 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: Walpole, Wampole, Lapole, Waple, Apple, Wagle, Wale, Wardle, Capone

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Where is the Wapole family from?

You can see how Wapole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wapole family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wapole families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wapole families living in Worcestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wapole's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Wapole families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wapole 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 91 census records available for the last name Wapole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wapole 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wapole. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wapole. For the veterans among your Wapole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wapole lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Wapole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wapole in 1965 was 64, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wapole 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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