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Wando Family History

Wando Surname 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: Sando, Wand, Lando, Ando, Bando, Pando, Dando, Rando, Waldo, Wanko

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Where is the Wando family from?

You can see how Wando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wando family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wando families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wando family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wando's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wando families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wando surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Wando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wando 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wando. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Wando. For the veterans among your Wando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wando lifespan?

Average Wando life expectancy in 2003 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wando ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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