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Wynyard Family History

Wynyard Surname Meaning

see Winyard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wynyard family from?

You can see how Wynyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynyard family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Wynyard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wynyard families living in Berkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wynyard's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Wynyard families in 1891.
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What did your Wynyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wynyard. 45% of Wynyard women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    45%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Shorthand Typist
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wynyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynyard 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Wynyard. 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 180 military records available for the last name Wynyard. For the veterans among your Wynyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynyard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Wynyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Wynyard in 1963 was 79, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynyard 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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