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Early Origins of the Wonner family

The surname Wonner was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Wonner family

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Wonner Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wanner, Waner, Wanler, Wenner, Wanen, Wanern, Wönner, Weiner, Wienner, Wonnen, Winner, Weynner, Wuynner, Weynen, Wansen, Wenser, Wannamaker and many more.

Early Notables of the Wonner family

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Wonner migration to the United States +



Wonner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Anna Maria Wonner, aged 6, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
  • Christian Wonner, aged 1, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
  • Elizabeth Wonner, aged 33, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
  • Maria Crete Wonner, aged 10, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
  • Martin Wonner, aged 36, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
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Wonner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Wonner, who settled in Illinois in 1860


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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