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Wonsch Family History

Wonsch 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: Wunsch, Winch, Posch, Dorsch, Hosch, Rensch, Bosch, Morsch, Borsch

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Where is the Wonsch family from?

You can see how Wonsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wonsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wonsch families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wonsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wonsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonsch 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 Wonsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wonsch. 100% of Wonsch men worked as a Teacker.

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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

  • Teacker
    100%

What Wonsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Wonsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonsch 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Wonsch. 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 90 military records available for the last name Wonsch. For the veterans among your Wonsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonsch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Wonsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wonsch in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wonsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonsch 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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