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Wontka Family History

Wontka 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: Bonta, Kostka, Nonaka, Wanta, Wondra, Ontko, Winter, Conte, Monk

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Where is the Wontka family from?

You can see how Wontka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wontka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wontka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wontka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wontka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wontka 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 29 census records available for the last name Wontka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wontka 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wontka. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wontka. For the veterans among your Wontka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wontka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1974, in the United States, Wontka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wontka in 1959 was 36, and 84 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wontka 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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