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Wynalda Family History

Wynalda Name 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: Wald, Wada, Walla, Canada, Zynda, Waldo, Ronald, Warda, Balda

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Where is the Wynalda family from?

You can see how Wynalda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynalda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wynalda families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynalda's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wynalda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynalda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wynalda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wynalda. 60% of Wynalda 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Painter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Wynalda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynalda 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wynalda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Wynalda. For the veterans among your Wynalda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynalda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wynalda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wynalda in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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