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Wantland Family History

Wantland Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Wendland or Wendtland.

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


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Where is the Wantland family from?

You can see how Wantland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wantland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wantland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wantland families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wantland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wantland families in 1891.
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What did your Wantland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wantland. 20% of Wantland men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Wantland women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wantland were Machinist and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Typist
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wantland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wantland 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Wantland. 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 628 military records available for the last name Wantland. For the veterans among your Wantland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wantland lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wantland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wantland in 1953 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wantland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wantland 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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