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Gwyther Family History

Gwyther Surname Meaning

from the Welsh personal name Gwythur Gwythyr derived from an oblique case form of Latin Victor.

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


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Where is the Gwyther family from?

You can see how Gwyther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwyther family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gwyther families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 179 Gwyther families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Gwyther's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Gwyther families in 1891.
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What did your Gwyther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gwyther. 15% of Gwyther men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Gwyther women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gwyther were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Dairy Farmer
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Gwyther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwyther 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Gwyther. 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 784 military records available for the last name Gwyther. For the veterans among your Gwyther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwyther lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gwyther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gwyther in 1962 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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