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Wunschel Family History

Wunschel Surname Meaning

South German (also Wünschel): nickname for a covetous or greedy person from Middle High German wunsch ‘desire’.

It may also originate from a pet form of Wuensch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wunschel family from?

You can see how Wunschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wunschel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wunschel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wunschel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wunschel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wunschel families in 1880.
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What did your Wunschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wunschel. 32% of Wunschel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wunschel women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wunschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wunschel 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Wunschel. 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 Wunschel. For the veterans among your Wunschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wunschel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wunschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wunschel in 1960 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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