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Wyth Family History

Wyth 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: With, Wythe, Wyeth, Rath, Roth, Bath, Ruth, Yoh, Weith, Seth

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Where is the Wyth family from?

You can see how Wyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Wyth families living in Hampshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wyth's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wyth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyth 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 Wyth ancestors do for a living?

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

What Wyth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Wyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyth 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wyth. 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 44 military records available for the last name Wyth. For the veterans among your Wyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyth lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1998, in the United States, Wyth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wyth in 1949 was 42, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyth 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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