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Wyn Family History

Wyn Surname Meaning

see Winn or Wynne.

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


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Where is the Wyn family from?

You can see how Wyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wyn families living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wyn's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wyn families in 1891.
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What did your Wyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyn. 100% of Wyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyn 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Wyn. 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 926 military records available for the last name Wyn. For the veterans among your Wyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wyn in 1960 was 58, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyn 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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