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Wyhn Family History

Wyhn 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: Wynn, John, Yan, Yin, Yon, Yun, Lyon, Wen, Wien, Hyun

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Where is the Wyhn family from?

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

There are 24 census records available for the last name Wyhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyhn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wyhn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wyhn. For the veterans among your Wyhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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