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Wunstel Family History

Wunstel 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: Winstel, Munster, Dunster, Wunschel, Wurster, Winsted, Wensel, Winter

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Where is the Wunstel family from?

You can see how Wunstel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wunstel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wunstel family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wunstel's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Wunstel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Wunstel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wunstel 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Wunstel. 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 306 military records available for the last name Wunstel. For the veterans among your Wunstel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wunstel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Wunstel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wunstel in 1966 was 39, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wunstel 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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