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Wynett Family History

Wynett 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: Syrett, Minett, Wyatt, Arnett, Nett, Lycett, Annett, Lynott, Yett

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Where is the Wynett family from?

You can see how Wynett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wynett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wynett family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wynett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynett 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 145 census records available for the last name Wynett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynett 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wynett. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wynett. For the veterans among your Wynett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynett lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Wynett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wynett in 1976 was 85, and 80 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynett 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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