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Wackenhut Family History

Wackenhut 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: Mackenthun, Hackett, Wakeham, Ackert, Greenhut, Hackenburg

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Where is the Wackenhut family from?

You can see how Wackenhut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackenhut family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wackenhut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Wackenhut families living in Michigan. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wackenhut's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wackenhut families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wackenhut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wackenhut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wackenhut. 25% of Wackenhut men worked as a Florist. .

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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

  • Florist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Plumber
    17%
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What Wackenhut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Wackenhut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackenhut 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Wackenhut. 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 125 military records available for the last name Wackenhut. For the veterans among your Wackenhut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackenhut lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wackenhut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wackenhut in 1966 was 84, and 73 in 2002.

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