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Wynson Family History

Wynson 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: Wonson, Hynson, Winson, Benson, Anson, Winton, Winston, Hanson

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Where is the Wynson family from?

You can see how Wynson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wynson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Wynson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wynson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynson 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 Wynson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gown Business was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wynson. 100% of Wynson women worked as a Gown Business.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Gown Business
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Wynson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wynson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wynson. For the veterans among your Wynson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wynson

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