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Wonka Family History

Wonka 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: Monk, Wenk, Fonda, Konda, Work, Monda, Ronda, Won, Polka, Lona

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Where is the Wonka family from?

You can see how Wonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wonka families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wonka families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wonka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wonka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonka 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 221 census records available for the last name Wonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonka 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wonka. 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 162 military records available for the last name Wonka. For the veterans among your Wonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wonka in 1965 was 72, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonka 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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