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Wynd Family History

Wynd Surname Meaning

see Wind.

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


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Where is the Wynd family from?

You can see how Wynd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wynd families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Wynd families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wynd's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Wynd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynd 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 Wynd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wynd. 100% of Wynd 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wynd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynd 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Wynd. 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 220 military records available for the last name Wynd. For the veterans among your Wynd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wynd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wynd in 1964 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynd 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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