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Whynes Family History

Whynes 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: Rhynes, Hynes, Wynes, Hines, Haynes, Wayne, Mynes, Warnes, Raynes

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Where is the Whynes family from?

You can see how Whynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whynes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whynes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Whynes families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Whynes's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Whynes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whynes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whynes. 67% of Whynes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Duties (unpaid)
    34%

What Whynes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Whynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whynes 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Whynes. 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 Whynes. For the veterans among your Whynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whynes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Whynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Whynes in 1963 was 75, and 62 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whynes 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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