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Wyzard Family History

Wyzard 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: Yard, Ward, Hazard, Izard, Wiard, Bozard, Eymard, Wyand, Byard

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Where is the Wyzard family from?

You can see how Wyzard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyzard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wyzard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wyzard families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyzard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wyzard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyzard 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 Wyzard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wyzard. 50% of Wyzard men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Wyzard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Wyzard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyzard 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wyzard. 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 89 military records available for the last name Wyzard. For the veterans among your Wyzard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyzard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wyzard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wyzard in 1963 was 68, and 37 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wyzard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyzard 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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