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Wunter Family History

Wunter 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: Winter, Wunder, Munter, Gunter, Hunter, Wynter, Wander, Hutter

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Where is the Wunter family from?

You can see how Wunter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wunter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wunter families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Wunter families living in Midlothian. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wunter's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Wunter families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Wunter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wunter 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wunter. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wunter. For the veterans among your Wunter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wunter lifespan?

Average Wunter life expectancy in 1991 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wunter 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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