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Wyss Family History

Wyss Surname Meaning

Swiss German: Alemannic form of Weiss.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wyss family from?

You can see how Wyss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wyss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wyss families living in Worcestershire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wyss's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Wyss families in 1891.
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What did your Wyss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyss. 100% of Wyss 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wyss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyss 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wyss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wyss. For the veterans among your Wyss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyss lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wyss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wyss in 1952 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyss 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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