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Wonch Family History

Wonch Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wunsch.

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


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Where is the Wonch family from?

You can see how Wonch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wonch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Wonch families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wonch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wonch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonch 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 Wonch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wonch. 100% of Wonch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wonch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonch 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Wonch. 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 191 military records available for the last name Wonch. For the veterans among your Wonch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wonch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wonch in 1964 was 74, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wonch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonch 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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