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Wakal Family History

Wakal 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: Sakal, Bakal, Wall, Sakai, Wahl, Kamal, Wahab, Wada, Canal, Nakao

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Where is the Wakal family from?

You can see how Wakal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wakal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wakal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wakal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wakal. 100% of Wakal 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Wakal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakal 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wakal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wakal. For the veterans among your Wakal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakal lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Wakal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wakal in 1978 was 83, and 84 in 2002.

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