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Gwynette Family History

Gwynette 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: Guenette, Guyette, Goyette, Gennette, Garnett, Minette, Gurnett

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwynette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Gwynette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwynette 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gwynette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Gwynette. For the veterans among your Gwynette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwynette lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Gwynette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gwynette in 1967 was 47, and 84 in 1998.

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