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Wackerow Family History

Wackerow 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, Wackerly, Wackerle, Hacker, Packer, Walker, Backer, Ackert

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Where is the Wackerow family from?

You can see how Wackerow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackerow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wackerow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wackerow families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wackerow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wackerow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wackerow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wackerow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wackerow. 50% of Wackerow 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Wackerow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackerow 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Wackerow. 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 66 military records available for the last name Wackerow. For the veterans among your Wackerow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackerow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Wackerow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wackerow in 1966 was 74, and 63 in 1995.

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