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Wynstra Family History

Wynstra 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: Dykstra, Zylstra, Westra, Winston, Winstead, Sinatra, Hornstra

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Where is the Wynstra family from?

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

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wynstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Wynstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynstra 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Wynstra. 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 64 military records available for the last name Wynstra. For the veterans among your Wynstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynstra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wynstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wynstra in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wynstra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynstra 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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