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Wy Family History

Wy Surname 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: Wu, Way, Ewy, Hy, Ey, Ly, Sy, Wey, Ty, Ky

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Where is the Wy family from?

You can see how Wy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wy families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wy's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wy 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Wy. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wy. For the veterans among your Wy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Wy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wy in 1964 was 61, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wy 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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