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Wunderlin Family History

Wunderlin Surname Meaning

German: from a diminutive of Wunder.

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


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Where is the Wunderlin family from?

You can see how Wunderlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wunderlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wunderlin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wunderlin family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wunderlin's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wunderlin families in 1840.
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What did your Wunderlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wunderlin. 36% of Wunderlin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wunderlin women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wunderlin were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Wunderlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wunderlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wunderlin 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Wunderlin. 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 257 military records available for the last name Wunderlin. For the veterans among your Wunderlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wunderlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wunderlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wunderlin in 1964 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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