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Wontroba Family History

Wontroba 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: Watroba, Contrera, Votruba, Montroy, Kotrba, Montrose, Wintrode

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Where is the Wontroba family from?

You can see how Wontroba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wontroba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wontroba families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wontroba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wontroba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wontroba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wontroba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Punch Press Operator and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wontroba. 100% of Wontroba men worked as a Punch Press Operator and 100% of Wontroba 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Punch Press Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wontroba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Wontroba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wontroba 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wontroba. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wontroba. For the veterans among your Wontroba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wontroba lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wontroba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wontroba in 1954 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wontroba ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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