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Wydner Family History

Wydner 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: Widner, Wyner, Bodner, Warner, Wymer, Wagner, Wynne, Wanner, Widmer

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Where is the Wydner family from?

You can see how Wydner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wydner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wydner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wydner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wydner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wydner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wydner 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 Wydner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wydner. 25% of Wydner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Work On Tipple
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

What Wydner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Wydner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wydner 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wydner. 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 210 military records available for the last name Wydner. For the veterans among your Wydner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wydner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wydner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wydner in 1963 was 73, and 32 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wydner 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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