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Whynot Family History

Whynot Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weinacht.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whynot family from?

You can see how Whynot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whynot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whynot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 287 Whynot families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 99% of all the recorded Whynot's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Whynot families in 1911.
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What did your Whynot ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Whynot. 50% of Whynot men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Whynot women worked as a Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Fisherman
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Whynot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Whynot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whynot 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Whynot. 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 238 military records available for the last name Whynot. For the veterans among your Whynot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whynot lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Whynot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whynot in 1953 was 34, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whynot 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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