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Wynacht Family History

Wynacht 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: Nacht, Lynch, Winch, Bracht, Wyatt, Fasnacht, Wachs, Wach, Wanat

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Where is the Wynacht family from?

You can see how Wynacht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynacht family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wynacht families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 67 Wynacht families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynacht's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wynacht families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynacht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Wynacht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynacht 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Wynacht. 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 37 military records available for the last name Wynacht. For the veterans among your Wynacht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynacht lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Wynacht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wynacht in 1962 was 62, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wynacht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynacht 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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