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Wyan Family History

Wyan Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Wyun a diminutive of Old French Wy (from Continental Germanic Wido a hypocoristic form of compound names in wīd- ‘wide broad’).

Compare Guy Wyatt.

see Guyon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wyan family from?

You can see how Wyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Wyan families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Wyan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wyan families in 1891.
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What did your Wyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyan. 100% of Wyan 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyan 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Wyan. 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 277 military records available for the last name Wyan. For the veterans among your Wyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wyan in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyan 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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