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Wacken Family History

Wacken 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: Wacker, Macken, Wicken, Backen, Bracken, Hacker, Warren, Packer, Wack

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Where is the Wacken family from?

You can see how Wacken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wacken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wacken families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wacken's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Wacken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wacken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wacken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wacken. 58% of Wacken 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Wacken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacken 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wacken. 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 88 military records available for the last name Wacken. For the veterans among your Wacken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wacken lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Wacken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wacken in 1977 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

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