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Wynott Family History

Wynott 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: Lynott, Nott, Wyatt, Arnott, Yott, Minott, Knott, Synnott, Mynatt

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Where is the Wynott family from?

You can see how Wynott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wynott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Wynott families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wynott's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Wynott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wynott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wynott. 100% of Wynott men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Wynott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynott 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Wynott. 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 81 military records available for the last name Wynott. For the veterans among your Wynott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynott lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wynott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wynott in 1967 was 78, and 45 in 2004.

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