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Wonell Family History

Wonell 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: Monell, Cornell, Knell, Rosell, Wivell, Powell, Odell, Howell, Bodell

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Where is the Wonell family from?

You can see how Wonell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wonell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wonell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wonell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wonell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonell 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 Wonell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wonell. 46% of Wonell men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wonell women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wonell were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Wonell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Wonell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonell 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wonell. 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 63 military records available for the last name Wonell. For the veterans among your Wonell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonell lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Wonell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wonell in 1985 was 65, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonell 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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