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Wymann Family History

Wymann 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: Wyman, Eymann, Mann, Ehmann, Lyman, Wann, Ammann, Eyman, Ryman

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Where is the Wymann family from?

You can see how Wymann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wymann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wymann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wymann families living in Oregon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wymann's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Wymann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wymann 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 Wymann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wymann. 100% of Wymann women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wymann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Wymann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wymann 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Wymann. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wymann. For the veterans among your Wymann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wymann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Wymann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wymann in 1965 was 75, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wymann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wymann 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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