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Wandrey Family History

Wandrey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Vondra from a variant of the personal name Ondřej (see Andreas).

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


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Where is the Wandrey family from?

You can see how Wandrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wandrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wandrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wandrey families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wandrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wandrey families in 1891.
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What did your Wandrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wandrey. 22% of Wandrey men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Wandrey women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wandrey were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Welder
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wandrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wandrey 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Wandrey. 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 402 military records available for the last name Wandrey. For the veterans among your Wandrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wandrey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wandrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wandrey in 1960 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wandrey 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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