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Wons Family History

Wons 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: Won, Hons, Jons, Mons, Fons, Pons, Wos, Sons, Wong, Wang

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Where is the Wons family from?

You can see how Wons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wons families living in Kent. This was about 19% of all the recorded Wons's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wons 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 Wons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wons. 34% of Wons men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wons women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wons 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wons. 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 415 military records available for the last name Wons. For the veterans among your Wons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wons lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wons in 1962 was 76, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wons 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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