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Wyce Family History

Wyce 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: Wyche, Byce, Nyce, Wice, Ryce, Wyne, Wyse, Wyre, Dyce, Wyle

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Where is the Wyce family from?

You can see how Wyce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyce family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wyce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wyce family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyce's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Wyce families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Wyce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyce 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wyce. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wyce. For the veterans among your Wyce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyce lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Wyce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wyce in 1992 was 79, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyce 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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