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Wynings Family History

Wynings 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: Winings, Tydings, Wynns, Ying, Levings, Wing, Winge, Ayling, Waring

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Where is the Wynings family from?

You can see how Wynings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynings family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wynings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Wynings family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynings's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wynings families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynings 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 Wynings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Knitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wynings. 72% of Wynings men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wynings women worked as a Knitter.

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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
    72%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    100%

What Wynings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Wynings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynings 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wynings. 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 168 military records available for the last name Wynings. For the veterans among your Wynings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynings lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wynings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wynings in 1961 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wynings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynings 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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