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Wandres Family History

Wandres 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: Andres, Wandrey, Andreas, Wander, Andrews, Landress, Andre, Andros

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Where is the Wandres family from?

You can see how Wandres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wandres family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wandres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wandres families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wandres's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wandres families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wandres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wandres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wandres. 100% of Wandres men worked as a Printer. .

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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

  • Printer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Wandres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wandres 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Wandres. 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 57 military records available for the last name Wandres. For the veterans among your Wandres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wandres lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wandres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wandres in 1967 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

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