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Wyner Family History

Wyner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Weiner.

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


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Where is the Wyner family from?

You can see how Wyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Wyner families living in Alberta. This was about 78% of all the recorded Wyner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wyner families in 1911.
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What did your Wyner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyner. 21% of Wyner men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Wyner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyner were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyner 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 898 immigration records available for the last name Wyner. 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 281 military records available for the last name Wyner. For the veterans among your Wyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wyner in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyner 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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