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Origins of the Wynne surname

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About the Wynnes

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Where do most Wynnes live?

In 1921, most Wynnes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Wynnes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 30,700 records for the Wynne surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.

Who were Wynnes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Wynnes.

What are the most common Wynne first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Wynnes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Wynnes in 1921
Dressmaker

117

Domestic Servant

103

General Servant Domestic

85

General Servant

79

House Servant

76

Common Male occupations for Wynnes in 1921
General Labourer

132

Farmer

126

Coal Miner

118

Joiner

92

Farm Labourer

79

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