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Wonara Family History

Wonara 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: Wondra, Bonar, Kotara, Bonura, Obara, Nonaka, Conard, Novara, Waara

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Where is the Wonara family from?

You can see how Wonara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonara family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wonara families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wonara family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wonara's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wonara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonara 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 19 census records available for the last name Wonara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonara 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wonara. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wonara. For the veterans among your Wonara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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