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Wandell Family History

Wandell Surname Meaning

Variant of Wendel.

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


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Where is the Wandell family from?

You can see how Wandell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wandell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wandell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Wandell families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Wandell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wandell families in 1911.
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What did your Wandell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wandell. 100% of Wandell women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wandell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wandell 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Wandell. 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 Wandell. For the veterans among your Wandell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wandell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wandell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wandell in 1956 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wandell 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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