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Wyam Family History

Wyam 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: Wham, Byam, Yam, Yan, Ham, Ram, Alam, Adam, Nam, Kam

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Where is the Wyam family from?

You can see how Wyam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wyam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wyam families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wyam's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Wyam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyam 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 173 census records available for the last name Wyam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyam 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wyam. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wyam. For the veterans among your Wyam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyam 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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