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Wonston Family History

Wonston 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: Winston, Wonson, Royston, Colston, Rolston, Whiston, Boston, Johnston

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Where is the Wonston family from?

You can see how Wonston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wonston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wonston family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wonston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wonston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonston 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 70 census records available for the last name Wonston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wonston. 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 Wonston. For the veterans among your Wonston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonston lifespan?

Average Wonston life expectancy in 1996 was 31 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonston 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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