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Gwynne Family History

Gwynne Surname Meaning

Welsh (southern): variant of Gwin. Irish: possibly shortened and altered from Mac Coinn see McGuinn a variant of McQuinn.

However it is far more likely to be the Welsh name (see 1 above) established in Ireland since the 16th century.

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


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Where is the Gwynne family from?

You can see how Gwynne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwynne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gwynne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 165 Gwynne families living in Glamorgan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gwynne's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gwynne families in 1891.
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What did your Gwynne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gwynne. 13% of Gwynne men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Gwynne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gwynne were Carpet Weaver and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Lorry Driver
    6%
  • Coal Hewer Below
    6%
  • Carpet Weaver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Gwynne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwynne 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Gwynne. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gwynne. For the veterans among your Gwynne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwynne lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gwynne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gwynne in 1961 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

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