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Wunderer Family History

Wunderer 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: Wanderer, Wunder, Hinderer, Rinderer, Anderer, Quaderer, Wunderle

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Where is the Wunderer family from?

You can see how Wunderer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wunderer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wunderer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wunderer families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wunderer's in USA. California had the highest population of Wunderer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wunderer 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 24 census records available for the last name Wunderer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wunderer 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wunderer. 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 428 military records available for the last name Wunderer. For the veterans among your Wunderer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wunderer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Wunderer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wunderer in 1968 was 76, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wunderer 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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