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Wandy Family History

Wandy 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: Gandy, Wand, Sandy, Candy, Tandy, Bandy, Mandy, Andy, Handy, Landy

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Where is the Wandy family from?

You can see how Wandy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wandy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wandy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Wandy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wandy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wandy families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Wandy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wandy 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wandy. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wandy. For the veterans among your Wandy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wandy lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Wandy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wandy in 1984 was 87, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wandy 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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