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Wolander Family History

Wolander 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: Bolander, Kolander, Molander, Welander, Olander, Lander, Wander

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Where is the Wolander family from?

You can see how Wolander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolander family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolander's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolander 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 128 census records available for the last name Wolander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolander 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wolander. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wolander. For the veterans among your Wolander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolander lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Wolander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wolander in 1961 was 67, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolander 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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