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Wunt Family History

Wunt 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: Hunt, Bunt, Want, Wint, Munt, Funt, Went, Lunt, Punt, Wang

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Where is the Wunt family from?

You can see how Wunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wunt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wunt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wunt families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wunt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wunt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wunt 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 178 census records available for the last name Wunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wunt 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Wunt. 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 125 military records available for the last name Wunt. For the veterans among your Wunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wunt lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1993, in the United States, Wunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wunt in 1990 was 98, and 73 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wunt 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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