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Wynna Family History

Wynna 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: Wynne, Wynn, Wynns, Wynia, Hanna, Penna, Senna, Manna, Wann, Lynn

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Where is the Wynna family from?

You can see how Wynna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynna family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wynna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wynna families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynna's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wynna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wynna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wynna. 100% of Wynna 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%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Wynna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynna 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wynna. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wynna. For the veterans among your Wynna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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