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Wownop Family History

Wownop 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: Konop, Wojno, Bono, Downey, Torno, Worton, Hoop, Wool, Ono, Toop

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Where is the Wownop family from?

You can see how Wownop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wownop family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wownop families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wownop's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wownop families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Wownop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wownop 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 Wownop. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wownop. For the veterans among your Wownop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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