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Wynns Family History

Wynns Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Wynn.

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


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Where is the Wynns family from?

You can see how Wynns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wynns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Wynns families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynns's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wynns families in 1911.
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What did your Wynns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wynns. 40% of Wynns men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wynns women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wynns were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wynns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynns 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Wynns. 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 744 military records available for the last name Wynns. For the veterans among your Wynns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynns lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Wynns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wynns in 1943 was 19, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynns 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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