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Wynt Family History

Wynt 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: Want, Wint, Wynn, Wyant, Went, Wyne, Wang, Hunt, Wen, Gant

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Where is the Wynt family from?

You can see how Wynt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wynt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Wynt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wynt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynt 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 Wynt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wynt. 50% of Wynt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Wynt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Wynt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wynt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wynt. For the veterans among your Wynt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynt lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Wynt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wynt in 2000 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wynt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynt 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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