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Wyness Family History

Wyness Surname Meaning

from the now lost village of Wyndis (Aberdeens) mentioned in 1502 or less probably from Wyndes in the parish of Hobkirk (Roxburghs).

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


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Where is the Wyness family from?

You can see how Wyness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wyness families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 9 Wyness families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wyness's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wyness families in 1891.
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What did your Wyness ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wyness. 100% of Wyness men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Wyness women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housemaid
    6%
  • H D
    6%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wyness. 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 358 military records available for the last name Wyness. For the veterans among your Wyness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyness lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Wyness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wyness in 1968 was 97, and 83 in 2000.

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