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Wuey Family History

Wuey 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: Duey, Huey, Wey, Wu, Wei, Bury, Rey, Wen, Wien, Hey

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Where is the Wuey family from?

You can see how Wuey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wuey family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wuey's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Wuey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuey 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 171 census records available for the last name Wuey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wuey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wuey. For the veterans among your Wuey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Wuey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wuey in 1970 was 35, and 65 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuey 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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