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Wallander Family History

Wallander Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Wall with the addition of the suffix -ander derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Wallander family from?

You can see how Wallander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wallander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wallander families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wallander's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wallander families in 1891.
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What did your Wallander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wallander. 32% of Wallander men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wallander women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wallander were Attendant and Asst Cook.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Attendant
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Asst Cook
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wallander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallander 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Wallander. 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 275 military records available for the last name Wallander. For the veterans among your Wallander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallander lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wallander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wallander in 1947 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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