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Woonker Family History

Woonker 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: Woomer, Boenker, Booker, Jonker, Winker, Dooner, Hooker, Nooner

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Where is the Woonker family from?

You can see how Woonker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woonker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woonker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woonker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woonker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woonker 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 13 census records available for the last name Woonker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woonker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Woonker. 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 military records available for the last name Woonker. For the veterans among your Woonker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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