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Wynham Family History

Wynham 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: Winham, Wenham, Wyndham, Windham, Witham, Dunham, Lynam, Bonham

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Where is the Wynham family from?

You can see how Wynham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wynham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Wynham families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynham's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Wynham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynham 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 55 census records available for the last name Wynham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynham 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wynham. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wynham. For the veterans among your Wynham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynham lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Wynham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wynham in 1956 was 49, and 61 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynham 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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