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Wakelin Name Meaning

English: variant of Wakeland .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wakeling, Wakely, Ashlin, Keelin, Marlin, Wareing, Hamlin, Hagelin

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Where is the Wakelin family from?

You can see how Wakelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wakelin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 14 Wakelin families living in Nebraska. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wakelin's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wakelin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wakelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wakelin. 38% of Wakelin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wakelin women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wakelin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wakelin. For the veterans among your Wakelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakelin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wakelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wakelin in 1957 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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