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Wydman Family History

Wydman 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: Wyman, Widman, Wadman, Wedman, Rydman, Waldman, Lyman, Warman, Rudman

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Where is the Wydman family from?

You can see how Wydman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wydman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wydman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wydman families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wydman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wydman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wydman 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 Wydman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wydman. 50% of Wydman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wydman women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Wydman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Wydman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wydman 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wydman. 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 80 military records available for the last name Wydman. For the veterans among your Wydman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wydman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Wydman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wydman in 1977 was 57, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wydman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wydman 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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