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Quander Family History

Quander Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of an old personal name formed with the stem want- as for instance Wanther, presumably cognate with German wandern ‘to travel on foot, roam’.

It is also related to the ancient Germanic tribe of the Vandals.

Additionally, it is a habitational name for someone from Quand in Pomerania or Quandt in former East Prussia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Quander family from?

You can see how Quander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Quander family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quander's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Quander families in 1891.
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What did your Quander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quander. 29% of Quander men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Quander women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quander were Usher and Laundress.

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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
    29%
  • Chauffeur
    22%
  • Caretaker
    22%
  • Usher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quander 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Quander. 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 255 military records available for the last name Quander. For the veterans among your Quander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quander lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Quander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Quander in 1954 was 49, and 67 in 2003.

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