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Whydra Family History

Whydra 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: Wydra, Whyde, Wondra, Wayda, Hyde, Hyden, Wada, Hada, Hara, Chiara

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Where is the Whydra family from?

You can see how Whydra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whydra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whydra family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Whydra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whydra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whydra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Whydra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whydra 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whydra. 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 2 military records available for the last name Whydra. For the veterans among your Whydra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whydra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1986, in the United States, Whydra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Whydra in 1962 was 76, and 73 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whydra 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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