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Wynant Family History

Wynant Surname Meaning

Flemish: variant of Winant and Winand.

In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the Flemish and Dutch cognate Wijnant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wynant family from?

You can see how Wynant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wynant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wynant families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wynant families in 1891.
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What did your Wynant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wynant. 34% of Wynant men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Accountant
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wynant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynant 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Wynant. 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 367 military records available for the last name Wynant. For the veterans among your Wynant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynant lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Wynant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wynant in 1944 was 29, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wynant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynant 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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