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Wynberg Family History

Wynberg 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: Winberg, Wenberg, Walberg, Weinberg, Wangberg, Weberg, Enberg

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Where is the Wynberg family from?

You can see how Wynberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wynberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wynberg families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wynberg's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Wynberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynberg 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 320 census records available for the last name Wynberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynberg 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Wynberg. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wynberg. For the veterans among your Wynberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wynberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wynberg in 1965 was 84, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynberg 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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