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Wandress Family History

Wandress 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: Landress, Andress, Andreas, Andrews, Sandness, Andres, Wanless

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Where is the Wandress family from?

You can see how Wandress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wandress family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wandress families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wandress family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wandress's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wandress families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wandress 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 25 census records available for the last name Wandress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wandress 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wandress. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wandress. For the veterans among your Wandress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wandress lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Wandress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wandress in 1986 was 79, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wandress 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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