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Wandar Family History

Wandar 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, Mander, Landa, Lander, Gander, Banda, Winder, Kanda, Wand

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Where is the Wandar family from?

You can see how Wandar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wandar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wandar families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wandar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wandar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Wandar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wandar 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wandar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wandar. For the veterans among your Wandar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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