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Wacksman Family History

Wacksman 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: Wachsman, Backman, Packman, Hackman, Jackman, Wakeman, Wickman

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Where is the Wacksman family from?

You can see how Wacksman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacksman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wacksman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wacksman families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wacksman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wacksman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wacksman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wacksman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wacksman. 100% of Wacksman men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Wacksman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacksman 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Wacksman. 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 46 military records available for the last name Wacksman. For the veterans among your Wacksman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wacksman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Wacksman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wacksman in 1969 was 59, and 96 in 2002.

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