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Wynman Family History

Wynman 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: Wyman, Wenman, Kinman, Lyman, Warman, Inman, Eyman, Ryman, Hyndman

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Where is the Wynman family from?

You can see how Wynman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wynman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wynman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wynman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynman 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 Wynman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesgirl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wynman. 100% of Wynman women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Wynman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wynman. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wynman. For the veterans among your Wynman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wynman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wynman in 1964 was 76, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynman 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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