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Wandler Name Meaning

German: variant of Wendler . This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


Similar surnames: Windler, Handler, Mandler, Sandler, Wangler, Candler, Wander, Wandel

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Where is the Wandler family from?

You can see how Wandler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wandler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wandler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wandler families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wandler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wandler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wandler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wandler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wandler. 100% of Wandler 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wandler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wandler 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Wandler. 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 453 military records available for the last name Wandler. For the veterans among your Wandler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wandler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wandler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wandler in 1959 was 65, and 61 in 2004.

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