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Wyncoop Family History

Wyncoop 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: Wynkoop, Coop, Knoop, Winwood, Wycoff, Lynch, Stoop, Knopp, Cook

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Where is the Wyncoop family from?

You can see how Wyncoop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyncoop family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyncoop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Wyncoop families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Wyncoop's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wyncoop families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyncoop 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 Wyncoop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Agent were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyncoop. 58% of Wyncoop men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wyncoop women worked as an Agent.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Agent
    100%

What Wyncoop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wyncoop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyncoop 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wyncoop. 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 345 military records available for the last name Wyncoop. For the veterans among your Wyncoop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyncoop lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wyncoop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wyncoop in 1967 was 83, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wyncoop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyncoop 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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