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Wonigar Family History

Wonigar 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: Winegar, Doniger, Winiger, Mongar, Donigan, Weniger, Ungar, Monica

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Where is the Wonigar family from?

You can see how Wonigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonigar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wonigar families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Wonigar's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wonigar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonigar 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 7 census records available for the last name Wonigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonigar 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 Wonigar. 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 military records available for the last name Wonigar. For the veterans among your Wonigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonigar lifespan?

Average Wonigar life expectancy in 2002 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonigar 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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