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Wynner Family History

Wynner 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: Wynne, Wanner, Wenner, Winner, Wyner, Wynder, Wynter, Winter, Jenner

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Where is the Wynner family from?

You can see how Wynner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wynner families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Wynner families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wynner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynner 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 124 census records available for the last name Wynner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynner 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wynner. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wynner. For the veterans among your Wynner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynner lifespan?

Average Wynner life expectancy in 1981 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynner 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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