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Wysling Family History

Wysling 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: Wesling, Ayling, Gosling, Welling, Willing, Werling, Wysong, Wehling

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Where is the Wysling family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wysling 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 Wysling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wysling. 100% of Wysling men worked as a Wood Machinist and 100% of Wysling 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

  • Wood Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wysling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Wysling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wysling 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wysling. 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 46 military records available for the last name Wysling. For the veterans among your Wysling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wysling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Wysling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wysling in 1967 was 69, and 72 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wysling 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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