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Wondel Family History

Wondel 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: Wendel, Wonder, Wandel, Mandel, Winkel, Wander, Winder, Bandel

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Where is the Wondel family from?

You can see how Wondel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wondel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wondel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wondel families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wondel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wondel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wondel 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 116 census records available for the last name Wondel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wondel 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wondel. 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 51 military records available for the last name Wondel. For the veterans among your Wondel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wondel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wondel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wondel in 1965 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wondel 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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