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Wynder Family History

Wynder Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Winder. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Wynder family from?

You can see how Wynder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wynder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Wynder families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wynder's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wynder families in 1911.
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What did your Wynder ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wynder. 100% of Wynder men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wynder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynder 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Wynder. 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 310 military records available for the last name Wynder. For the veterans among your Wynder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynder lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Wynder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wynder in 1940 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynder 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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