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Wynams Family History

Wynams 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: Lynam, Hyams, Winans, Wynns, Wynes, Jonas, Wass, Nam, Minas, Naas

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Where is the Wynams family from?

You can see how Wynams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynams family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wynams families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynams's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wynams families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynams 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 15 census records available for the last name Wynams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynams 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 Wynams. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wynams. For the veterans among your Wynams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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