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Wonsettler Family History

Wonsettler 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: Hostettler, Ostler, Setter, Netter, Hofstetter, Wetter, Nettle

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Where is the Wonsettler family from?

You can see how Wonsettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonsettler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wonsettler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Wonsettler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wonsettler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wonsettler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonsettler 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 Wonsettler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wonsettler. 50% of Wonsettler men worked as a Clerk and 67% of Wonsettler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wonsettler were Farmer and Clerical.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Clerical
    34%

What Wonsettler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Wonsettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonsettler 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wonsettler. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wonsettler. For the veterans among your Wonsettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonsettler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Wonsettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wonsettler in 1965 was 78, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonsettler 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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