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Wymond Family History

Wymond 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: Aymond, Dymond, Edmond, Ormond, Osmond, Wyman, Esmond, Haymond

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Where is the Wymond family from?

You can see how Wymond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wymond family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wymond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Wymond families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wymond's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Wymond families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wymond 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 Wymond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wymond. 100% of Wymond men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wymond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wymond 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Wymond. 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 193 military records available for the last name Wymond. For the veterans among your Wymond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wymond lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wymond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wymond in 1962 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wymond

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wymond 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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