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Wekander Family History

Wekander 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: Welander, Wander, Levander, Melander, Helander, Elander, Selander

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Where is the Wekander family from?

You can see how Wekander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wekander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wekander families living in Montana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wekander's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Wekander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wekander 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 45 census records available for the last name Wekander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wekander 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wekander. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wekander. For the veterans among your Wekander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wekander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Wekander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wekander in 1963 was 80, and 95 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wekander 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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