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Wynch Family History

Wynch Surname Meaning

see Winch.

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


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Where is the Wynch family from?

You can see how Wynch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wynch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Wynch families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wynch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wynch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynch 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 Wynch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wynch. 86% of Wynch 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
    86%
  • Private Means
    15%

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Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Wynch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynch 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Wynch. 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 63 military records available for the last name Wynch. For the veterans among your Wynch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynch 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wynch

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