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Wonas Family History

Wonas 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: Jonas, Lonas, Donat, Minas, Kotas, Bonar, Woods, Mones, Panas, Fones

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Where is the Wonas family from?

You can see how Wonas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wonas family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Wonas's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Wonas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Wonas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wonas. 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 Wonas. For the veterans among your Wonas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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