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Wonner Family History

Wonner 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: Bonner, Fonner, Wanner, Conner, Donner, Sonner, Wenner, Tonner

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Where is the Wonner family from?

You can see how Wonner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wonner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wonner families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wonner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wonner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonner 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 Wonner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wonner. 38% of Wonner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wonner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wonner were New Worker and Packer.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Student Nurse
    23%
  • Packer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wonner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonner 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Wonner. 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 501 military records available for the last name Wonner. For the veterans among your Wonner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Wonner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wonner in 1954 was 37, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonner 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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