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Wi Family History

Wi 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: Ji, Li, Wu, Wei, Yi, Qi, Ki, Pi, Ni, Bi

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Where is the Wi family from?

You can see how Wi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wi families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wi's in USA. California had the highest population of Wi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wi 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 Wi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wi. 79% of Wi 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
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    22%

What Wi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Wi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wi. 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 31,000 military records available for the last name Wi. For the veterans among your Wi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wi lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Wi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wi in 1998 was 74, and 22 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wi 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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