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Wanand Family History

Wanand 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: Anand, Winand, Wand, Wann, Annand, Wanat, Watland, Wayland, Maland

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Where is the Wanand family from?

You can see how Wanand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanand family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wanand families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Wanand family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanand's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Wanand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanand 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 19 census records available for the last name Wanand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanand 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wanand. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wanand. For the veterans among your Wanand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanand lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanand 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 Wanand

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