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Whylie Family History

Whylie Surname Meaning

see Wylie.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Whylie family from?

You can see how Whylie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whylie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Whylie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Whylie families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Whylie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Whylie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whylie 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 Whylie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whylie. 100% of Whylie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whylie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Whylie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whylie 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Whylie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Whylie. For the veterans among your Whylie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whylie lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Whylie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Whylie in 1980 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whylie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whylie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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