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Wynk Family History

Wynk 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: Wenk, Wank, Wynn, Lynk, Wyne, Wink, Wang, Bank, Rank, Zink

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Where is the Wynk family from?

You can see how Wynk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Wynk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Wynk family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynk's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wynk families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynk 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 Wynk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wynk. 100% of Wynk men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wynk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Wynk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynk 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wynk. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wynk. For the veterans among your Wynk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wynk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wynk in 1962 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynk 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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