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Wanndy Family History

Wanndy 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, Wann, Wanner, Sandy, Candy, Vannoy, Hanney, Tandy

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Where is the Wanndy family from?

You can see how Wanndy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanndy family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Wanndy family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanndy's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Wanndy families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Wanndy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanndy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wanndy. 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 Wanndy. For the veterans among your Wanndy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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