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Wilye Family History

Wilye 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: Wilde, Wile, Wille, Wilke, Pille, Lye, Wild, Will, Winge, Wilk

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Where is the Wilye family from?

You can see how Wilye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilye family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wilye family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilye's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wilye families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wilye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilye 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wilye. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wilye. For the veterans among your Wilye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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