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Wandler Family History

Wandler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wendler. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Wandler family from?

You can see how Wandler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wandler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wandler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wandler families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wandler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wandler families in 1891.
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What did your Wandler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wandler. 100% of Wandler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wandler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wandler 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Wandler. 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 453 military records available for the last name Wandler. For the veterans among your Wandler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wandler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wandler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wandler in 1959 was 65, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wandler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wandler 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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