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Gwyne Family History

Gwyne 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: Gwynn, Goyne, Wyne, Gwyn, Gwynne, Coyne, Grine, Wayne, Wynne, Clyne

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Where is the Gwyne family from?

You can see how Gwyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gwyne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Gwyne families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gwyne's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Gwyne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gwyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gwyne. 100% of Gwyne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gwyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Gwyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwyne 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gwyne. 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 54 military records available for the last name Gwyne. For the veterans among your Gwyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwyne lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Gwyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gwyne in 1983 was 76, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gwyne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwyne 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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