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Wondsel Family History

Wondsel 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, Wensel, Wonser, Mandel, Winkel, Wander

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Where is the Wondsel family from?

You can see how Wondsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wondsel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wondsel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wondsel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wondsel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wondsel 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 29 census records available for the last name Wondsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wondsel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wondsel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wondsel. For the veterans among your Wondsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wondsel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wondsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wondsel in 1964 was 62, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wondsel 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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