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Wonsbeck Family History

Wonsbeck 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: Osbeck, Woodbeck, Weisbeck, Kolbeck, Bobeck, Colbeck, Goldbeck

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Where is the Wonsbeck family from?

You can see how Wonsbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonsbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wonsbeck families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wonsbeck's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Wonsbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonsbeck 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 51 census records available for the last name Wonsbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonsbeck 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 Wonsbeck. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wonsbeck. For the veterans among your Wonsbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonsbeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wonsbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wonsbeck in 1964 was 80, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wonsbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonsbeck 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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