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Wonsor Family History

Wonsor 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: Winsor, Wonson, Wonser, Honor, Mondor, Bonser, Windsor, Ensor, Monson

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Where is the Wonsor family from?

You can see how Wonsor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonsor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wonsor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wonsor families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wonsor's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Wonsor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonsor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wonsor ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wonsor ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Wonsor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonsor 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wonsor. 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 84 military records available for the last name Wonsor. For the veterans among your Wonsor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonsor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wonsor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wonsor in 1966 was 40, and 75 in 2002.

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