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Wonderlich Family History

Wonderlich Name 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: Wunderlich, Wonderling, Wodrich, Waidelich, Goerlich, Wonderly

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Where is the Wonderlich family from?

You can see how Wonderlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonderlich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wonderlich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Wonderlich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Wonderlich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wonderlich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonderlich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wonderlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wonderlich. 50% of Wonderlich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wonderlich women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Meterman
    10%
  • Lumberman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wonderlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonderlich 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Wonderlich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 255 military records available for the last name Wonderlich. For the veterans among your Wonderlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonderlich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wonderlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wonderlich in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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