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Wyne Family History

Wyne Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Wine (see Winn).

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Wijne itself a variant of Winne.

Americanized form of German and Jewish Wein.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wyne family from?

You can see how Wyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Wyne families living in Staffordshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Wyne's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wyne families in 1891.
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What did your Wyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyne. 100% of Wyne 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Wyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyne 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Wyne. 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 778 military records available for the last name Wyne. For the veterans among your Wyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyne lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wyne in 1953 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

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