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Wonser Name Meaning

Variant of Wanzer a surname of Flemish or Dutch (ultimately perhaps German) origin.

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


Similar surnames: Wanser, Conter, Wonder, Gonser, Wener, Winer, Yenser, Menser, Wensel

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Where is the Wonser family from?

You can see how Wonser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wonser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wonser family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wonser's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wonser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wonser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wonser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wonser. 67% of Wonser men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wonser women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wonser were Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wonser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonser 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wonser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 154 military records available for the last name Wonser. For the veterans among your Wonser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wonser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wonser in 1964 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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