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Wonder Family History

Wonder Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Wunder.

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


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Where is the Wonder family from?

You can see how Wonder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wonder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Wonder families living in Manitoba. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wonder's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wonder families in 1911.
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What did your Wonder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wonder. 26% of Wonder men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Wonder women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wonder were Mechanic and 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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Saleswoman
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wonder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wonder 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Wonder. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wonder. For the veterans among your Wonder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonder lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wonder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wonder in 1957 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wonder 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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