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Wonn Family History

Wonn 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: Wann, Nonn, Won, Lonn, Wynn, Tonn, Woon, Conn, Donn, Sonn

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Where is the Wonn family from?

You can see how Wonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wonn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Wonn families living in Worcestershire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wonn's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Wonn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonn 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 Wonn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wonn. 17% of Wonn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wonn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wonn were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Wonn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonn 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Wonn. 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 482 military records available for the last name Wonn. For the veterans among your Wonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wonn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wonn in 1962 was 62, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wonn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonn 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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