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Wondra Family History

Wondra Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Czech Vondra.

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


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Where is the Wondra family from?

You can see how Wondra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wondra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wondra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Wondra families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wondra's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wondra families in 1911.
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What did your Wondra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wondra. 40% of Wondra men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Wondra women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wondra were Operator and Assorter.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Assorter
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wondra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wondra 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Wondra. 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 637 military records available for the last name Wondra. For the veterans among your Wondra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wondra lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wondra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wondra in 1944 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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