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Wyett Family History

Wyett Surname Meaning

see Wyatt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wyett family from?

You can see how Wyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Wyett families living in Norfolk. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wyett's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Wyett families in 1891.
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What did your Wyett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fancy Till Fixer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wyett. 72% of Wyett men worked as a Fancy Till Fixer and 77% of Wyett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyett were Agricultural Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fancy Till Fixer
    72%
  • Agricultural Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyett 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Wyett. 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 458 military records available for the last name Wyett. For the veterans among your Wyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wyett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wyett in 1966 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyett 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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