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Wynants Family History

Wynants 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: Wyant, Winant, Winans, Wygant, Wynns, Conant, Wynne, Wyatt, Wyman

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Where is the Wynants family from?

You can see how Wynants families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynants family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wynants families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Wynants families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynants's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wynants families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynants 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 Wynants ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dressmaker General Hand was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wynants. 100% of Wynants women worked as a Dressmaker General Hand.

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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

  • Dressmaker General Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Wynants. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynants 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Wynants. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wynants. For the veterans among your Wynants ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynants lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Wynants life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wynants in 1967 was 70, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynants 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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