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Wynans Family History

Wynans 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: Winans, Wynns, Wynne, Wyman, Wynn, Wyant, Tynan, Winant, Synan

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Where is the Wynans family from?

You can see how Wynans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wynans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Wynans families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wynans's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wynans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynans 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 Wynans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wynans. 25% of Wynans men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wynans women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wynans were Chauffer and Housework. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Chauffer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Wynans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynans 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Wynans. 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 128 military records available for the last name Wynans. For the veterans among your Wynans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wynans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wynans in 1963 was 63, and 85 in 2003.

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