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Wunsch Family History

Wunsch Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place called Wunsch (Austria) or Wunscha (Silesia). Compare Wonch. (Wünsch): see Wuensch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wunsch family from?

You can see how Wunsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wunsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wunsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wunsch families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wunsch's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Wunsch families in 1891.
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What did your Wunsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wunsch. 15% of Wunsch men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Wunsch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wunsch were Painter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wunsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wunsch 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wunsch. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Wunsch. For the veterans among your Wunsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wunsch lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wunsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Wunsch in 1949 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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