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Wanderling Family History

Wanderling 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: Wonderling, Sanderlin, Wandling, Wunderlin, Wunderlich, Wendling

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Where is the Wanderling family from?

You can see how Wanderling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanderling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wanderling family living in Nebraska. This was about 20% of all the recorded Wanderling's in USA. Nebraska and 4 other states had the highest population of Wanderling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanderling 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 78 census records available for the last name Wanderling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanderling 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wanderling. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wanderling. For the veterans among your Wanderling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanderling lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1992, in the United States, Wanderling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wanderling in 1953 was 61, and 67 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanderling 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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