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Wonsitter Family History

Wonsitter 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: Konitzer, Witter, Knitter, Whitter, Lonsinger, Worster, Sitter

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Where is the Wonsitter family from?

You can see how Wonsitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonsitter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Wonsitter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 96% of all the recorded Wonsitter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wonsitter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonsitter 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 60 census records available for the last name Wonsitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonsitter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wonsitter. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wonsitter. For the veterans among your Wonsitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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