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Wangland Family History

Wangland 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: Langland, Wantland, Wakeland, Ragland, England, Ringland, Watland

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Where is the Wangland family from?

You can see how Wangland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wangland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wangland families living in Carmarthenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wangland's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Wangland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wangland 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 30 census records available for the last name Wangland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangland 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wangland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wangland. For the veterans among your Wangland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangland 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wangland

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