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Wonson Family History

Wonson Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Wonson in Throwleigh (Devon). The placename probably means ‘at the crooked stone’ from Old English (æt) wōgan stāne (dative case of wōh ‘crooked’ stān ‘stone’).

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


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You can see how Wonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wonson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wonson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Wonson families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wonson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wonson families in 1911.
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What did your Wonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wonson. 24% of Wonson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wonson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wonson were Proprietor and Secretary.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Caretaker
    12%
  • Fisherman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Passenger Lists

There are 428 immigration records available for the last name Wonson. 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 425 military records available for the last name Wonson. For the veterans among your Wonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wonson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Wonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wonson in 1958 was 44, and 75 in 2003.

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