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Wandelt Family History

Wandelt Name 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: Wandell, Wandel, Mandel, Wander, Bandel, Sandel, Wendel, Kandel

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Where is the Wandelt family from?

You can see how Wandelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wandelt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wandelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wandelt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wandelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wandelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wandelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wandelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wandelt. 34% of Wandelt men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mason
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
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Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Wandelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wandelt 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Wandelt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 315 military records available for the last name Wandelt. For the veterans among your Wandelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wandelt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wandelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wandelt in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

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