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Wysman Family History

Wysman 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: Wyman, Wisman, Osman, Kosman, Lyman, Warman, Rosman, Mesman, Lisman

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Where is the Wysman family from?

You can see how Wysman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wysman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wysman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Wysman families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Wysman's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Wysman families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Wysman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wysman 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Wysman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wysman. For the veterans among your Wysman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wysman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1991, in the United States, Wysman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wysman in 1962 was 71, and 48 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wysman 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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