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Wanden Family History

Wanden 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: Wander, Warden, Sanden, Walden, Landen, Wangen, Wasden, Winden

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Where is the Wanden family from?

You can see how Wanden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wanden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Wanden families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanden's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wanden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wanden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wanden. 75% of Wanden men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Wanden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanden 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Wanden. 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 583 military records available for the last name Wanden. For the veterans among your Wanden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanden lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1996, in the United States, Wanden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wanden in 1950 was 52, and 90 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wanden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanden 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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