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Wunch Family History

Wunch 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: Winch, Munch, Punch, Bunch, Wunsch, Lynch, Buch, Bench, Finch, Junco

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Where is the Wunch family from?

You can see how Wunch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wunch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wunch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wunch families living in Cheshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wunch's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Wunch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wunch 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 Wunch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wunch. 36% of Wunch men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Wunch women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wunch were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Printer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Shoe Worker
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wunch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wunch 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Wunch. 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 315 military records available for the last name Wunch. For the veterans among your Wunch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wunch lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wunch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Wunch in 1947 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wunch 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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