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Wongham Family History

Wongham 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: Windham, Langham, Woodham, Ingham, Bingham, Worsham, Winham, Bonham

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Where is the Wongham family from?

You can see how Wongham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wongham family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wongham families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Wongham families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Wongham's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Wongham families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wongham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Wongham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wongham 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wongham. 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 military records available for the last name Wongham. For the veterans among your Wongham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wongham lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Wongham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wongham in 1981 was 65, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wongham 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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