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Wackell Family History

Wackell Name 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: Mackell, Mackrell, Wartell, Haskell, Waddell, Wadell, Mckell, Wassell

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Where is the Wackell family from?

You can see how Wackell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wackell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Wackell family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wackell's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wackell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wackell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wackell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wackell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Wackell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wackell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Wackell. For the veterans among your Wackell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Wackell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wackell in 1955 was 42, and 88 in 2003.

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