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Wandor Family History

Wandor 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: Wander, Landor, Sandor, Mander, Lander, Gander, Sando, Winder, Wand

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Where is the Wandor family from?

You can see how Wandor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wandor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wandor families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wandor's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wandor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wandor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wandor ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Wandor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Wandor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wandor 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Wandor. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wandor. For the veterans among your Wandor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wandor lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Wandor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wandor in 1968 was 77, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wandor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wandor 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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