This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gynn family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gynn Family History

Gynn Surname Meaning

see Ginn.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gynn family from?

You can see how Gynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gynn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Gynn families living in Cornwall. This was about 39% of all the recorded Gynn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gynn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gynn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gynn. 59% of Gynn men worked as a Farmer and 96% of Gynn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gynn were Retired and Household Duties.

View Census Data for Gynn | Data not to scale

*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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Retired
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Household Duties
    5%

What Gynn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gynn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gynn

Passenger Lists

There are 303 immigration records available for the last name Gynn. 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.

View all Gynn immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 280 military records available for the last name Gynn. For the veterans among your Gynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gynn military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gynn family history

Discover More

What is the average Gynn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Gynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gynn in 1958 was 57, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gynn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gynn 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gynn family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial