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Wun Family History

Wun Surname Meaning

Chinese:: variant Romanization of the surname 溫 possibly based on its pronunciation of Cantonese subdialects or the Teochew-Hokkien dialects (spoken in eastern Guangdong Fujian and Taiwan) see Wen

variant Romanization of the surname 文 see Wen

variant Romanization of the surname 尹 possibly based on its Cantonese pronunciation see Yin

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


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Where is the Wun family from?

You can see how Wun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Wun families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wun's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wun families in 1911.
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What did your Wun ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cook was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wun. 100% of Wun men worked as a Cook.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wun 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wun. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wun. For the veterans among your Wun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wun lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wun in 1962 was 61, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wun 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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