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Wunderle Family History

Wunderle Surname Meaning

South German: from a diminutive of Wunder.

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


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Where is the Wunderle family from?

You can see how Wunderle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wunderle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wunderle families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Wunderle families living in Wisconsin. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wunderle's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wunderle families in 1880.
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What did your Wunderle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wunderle. 35% of Wunderle men worked as a Salesman and 32% of Wunderle women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wunderle were Proprietor and Nurse.

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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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    32%
  • Telephone Operator
    19%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Nurse
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wunderle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wunderle 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Wunderle. 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 Wunderle. For the veterans among your Wunderle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wunderle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wunderle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wunderle in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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