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Wunker Family History

Wunker 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: Wunder, Winker, Junker, Bunker, Hunker, Wenker, Dunker, Zunker

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Where is the Wunker family from?

You can see how Wunker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wunker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wunker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Wunker families living in Indiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wunker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wunker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Wunker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wunker 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Wunker. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wunker. For the veterans among your Wunker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wunker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wunker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wunker in 1963 was 69, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wunker 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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