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Wilander Family History

Wilander 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: Welander, Lander, Wander, Bolander, Willner, Winder, Melander

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Where is the Wilander family from?

You can see how Wilander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilander family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wilander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Wilander family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilander's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Wilander families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilander 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 Wilander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilander. 50% of Wilander men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wilander women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Wilander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Wilander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilander 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Wilander. 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 205 military records available for the last name Wilander. For the veterans among your Wilander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilander lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wilander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wilander in 1967 was 65, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilander 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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