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Wonderen Family History

Wonderen 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: Wonders, Fondren, Wanderer, Wondergem, Wonderly, Wonder, Londeree

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Where is the Wonderen family from?

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

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wonderen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonderen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wonderen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wonderen. For the veterans among your Wonderen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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