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Wonoski Family History

Wonoski 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: Wolski, Wronski, Janoski, Lonski, Wojnowski, Winski, Koloski

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Where is the Wonoski family from?

You can see how Wonoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wonoski family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wonoski's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Wonoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonoski 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 Wonoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wonoski. 60% of Wonoski men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Wonoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Wonoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonoski 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wonoski. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wonoski. For the veterans among your Wonoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonoski lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Wonoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wonoski in 1949 was 67, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonoski 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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