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Wongler Family History

Wongler 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: Wengler, Wangler, Wingler, Singler, Winkler, Woller, Winger, Dengler

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Where is the Wongler family from?

You can see how Wongler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wongler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wongler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wongler families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wongler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wongler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wongler 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 117 census records available for the last name Wongler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wongler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wongler. 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 40 military records available for the last name Wongler. For the veterans among your Wongler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wongler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1994, in the United States, Wongler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wongler in 1958 was 34, and 63 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wongler 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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