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Whynn Family History

Whynn 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: Wynn, Hyun, Henn, Wayne, Wann, Lynn, Hann, Wynne, Glynn, Hunn

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Where is the Whynn family from?

You can see how Whynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Whynn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Whynn families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Whynn's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Whynn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whynn 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 Whynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whynn. 100% of Whynn 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Whynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whynn 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Whynn. 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 27 military records available for the last name Whynn. For the veterans among your Whynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whynn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Whynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Whynn in 1969 was 68, and 91 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whynn 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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