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Wonsetler Family History

Wonsetler 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: Ostler, Whistler, Sponseller, Winzeler, Postler, Werstler, Wesseler

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Where is the Wonsetler family from?

You can see how Wonsetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonsetler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wonsetler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Wonsetler families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wonsetler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wonsetler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonsetler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wonsetler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wonsetler. 100% of Wonsetler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wonsetler women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Wonsetler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Wonsetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonsetler 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wonsetler. 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 237 military records available for the last name Wonsetler. For the veterans among your Wonsetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonsetler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wonsetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wonsetler in 1962 was 64, and 60 in 2003.

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