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Wonsey Family History

Wonsey 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: Wolsey, Wonser, Worsley, Wansley, Onley, Worley, Kinsey, Fossey

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Where is the Wonsey family from?

You can see how Wonsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wonsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Wonsey families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wonsey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wonsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonsey 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 Wonsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wonsey. 45% of Wonsey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wonsey women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Blacksmith
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wonsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Wonsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonsey 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wonsey. 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 78 military records available for the last name Wonsey. For the veterans among your Wonsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonsey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wonsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wonsey in 1959 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wonsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonsey 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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