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Wynen Family History

Wynen 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: Wynn, Wyner, Wyne, Wynes, Wen, Wien, Hyden, Wayne, Wann, Wymer

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Where is the Wynen family from?

You can see how Wynen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wynen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wynen families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Wynen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wynen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wynen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wynen. 100% of Wynen men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Wynen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynen 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Wynen. 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 102 military records available for the last name Wynen. For the veterans among your Wynen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Wynen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Wynen in 1960 was 51, and 59 in 2003.

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