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Wounsch Family History

Wounsch 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, Gunsch, Wuensch, Munsch, Winch, Posch, Bursch, Deutsch

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Where is the Wounsch family from?

You can see how Wounsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wounsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wounsch family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Wounsch's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Wounsch families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Wounsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wounsch 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wounsch. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wounsch. For the veterans among your Wounsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wounsch lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Wounsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wounsch in 1973 was 83, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wounsch 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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