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Wondell Family History

Wondell 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: Woodell, Windell, Wandell, Wordell, Wendell, Rundell, Wendel, Lindell

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Where is the Wondell family from?

You can see how Wondell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wondell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wondell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wondell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wondell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wondell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wondell 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 Wondell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wondell. 100% of Wondell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Wondell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Wondell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wondell 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 Wondell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wondell. For the veterans among your Wondell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wondell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wondell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wondell in 1963 was 77, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wondell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wondell 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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