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Wonnum Family History

Wonnum 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: Hannum, Downum, Winjum, Wollum, Woolum, Bonnet, Ranum, Bonner, Wann

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Where is the Wonnum family from?

You can see how Wonnum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonnum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wonnum families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wonnum's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Wonnum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonnum 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 19 census records available for the last name Wonnum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonnum 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wonnum. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wonnum. For the veterans among your Wonnum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonnum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wonnum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wonnum in 1966 was 63, and 19 in 2003.

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