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Wonsel Family History

Wonsel 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: Wensel, Wonser, Winkel, Wendel, Wenzel, Kosel, Mosel, Housel, Konkel

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Where is the Wonsel family from?

You can see how Wonsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wonsel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wonsel families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wonsel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wonsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Wonsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonsel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wonsel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wonsel. For the veterans among your Wonsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonsel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Wonsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wonsel in 1972 was 74, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonsel 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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