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Wandl Family History

Wandl 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: Wand, Jandl, Mandl, Wandel, Wendl, Wands, Wang, Wall, Mandel, Hand

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Where is the Wandl family from?

You can see how Wandl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wandl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wandl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wandl family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wandl's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wandl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wandl 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 45 census records available for the last name Wandl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wandl 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wandl. 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 244 military records available for the last name Wandl. For the veterans among your Wandl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wandl lifespan?

Average Wandl life expectancy in 1978 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wandl 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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