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Wiander Family History

Wiander 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, Winder, Mander, Winter, Lander, Gander, Kinder, Brander

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Where is the Wiander family from?

You can see how Wiander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiander family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiander's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiander 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 68 census records available for the last name Wiander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiander 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 Wiander. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wiander. For the veterans among your Wiander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiander lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1990, in the United States, Wiander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wiander in 1953 was 49, and 73 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiander 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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