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Wonacott Family History

Wonacott 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: Wonnacott, Wolcott, Woolcott, Walcott, Monaco, Wainscott, Wilcott

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Where is the Wonacott family from?

You can see how Wonacott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonacott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wonacott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Wonacott families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wonacott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wonacott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonacott 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 Wonacott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wonacott. 100% of Wonacott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wonacott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wonacott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonacott 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Wonacott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 170 military records available for the last name Wonacott. For the veterans among your Wonacott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonacott lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wonacott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wonacott in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wonacott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonacott 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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