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Wynnyk Family History

Wynnyk 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, Wynn, Wynns, Wenk, Penny, Denny, Kenny, Wann, Lynn, Winnick

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Where is the Wynnyk family from?

You can see how Wynnyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynnyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wynnyk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wynnyk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wynnyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynnyk 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 Wynnyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wynnyk. 100% of Wynnyk men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Wynnyk women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Wynnyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Wynnyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynnyk 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Wynnyk. 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 183 military records available for the last name Wynnyk. For the veterans among your Wynnyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynnyk lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Wynnyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wynnyk in 1961 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wynnyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynnyk 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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