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Wondergem Family History

Wondergem Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from Wondelgem or Wontergem both in East Flanders (Belgium).

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


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Where is the Wondergem family from?

You can see how Wondergem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wondergem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wondergem families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wondergem's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wondergem families in 1920.
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What did your Wondergem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wondergem. 22% of Wondergem men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wondergem women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wondergem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Wondergem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wondergem 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Wondergem. 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 233 military records available for the last name Wondergem. For the veterans among your Wondergem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wondergem lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wondergem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wondergem in 1958 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wondergem 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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