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Wynands Family History

Wynands Surname Meaning

variant of Winnan with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wynands family from?

You can see how Wynands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynands family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wynands families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wynands family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wynands's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wynands families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynands surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wynands ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Wynands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynands 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Wynands. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wynands. For the veterans among your Wynands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynands lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Wynands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wynands in 1968 was 84, and 76 in 1998.

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