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Gwynes Family History

Gwynes 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: Guynes, Goynes, Gaynes, Wynes, Haynes, Mynes, Gaines, Gwynn, Rhynes

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Where is the Gwynes family from?

You can see how Gwynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwynes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gwynes families living in Georgia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gwynes's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Gwynes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwynes 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 Gwynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gwynes. 100% of Gwynes women worked as a Maid.

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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 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Gwynes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Gwynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwynes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gwynes. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gwynes. For the veterans among your Gwynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwynes lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Gwynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gwynes in 1981 was 89, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gwynes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwynes 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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