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Wyand Family History

Wyand Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wyan with excrescent -d from the Middle English personal name Wyun a diminutive of Old French Wy (from ancient Germanic Wido a hypocoristic form of compound names in wīd-; see Guy compare Wyatt).

Alternatively a variant of Guyon. In some cases probably also an Americanized form of German Weiand itself a variant of Wiegand.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wyand family from?

You can see how Wyand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Wyand families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wyand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wyand families in 1891.
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What did your Wyand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyand. 100% of Wyand 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Wyand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyand 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Wyand. 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 561 military records available for the last name Wyand. For the veterans among your Wyand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wyand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wyand in 1962 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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