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Wydie Family History

Wydie 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: Wylie, Hyde, Wade, Lyde, Wynne, Badie, Waldie, Wedin, Fedie, Wydra

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Where is the Wydie family from?

You can see how Wydie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wydie family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Wydie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Wydie family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wydie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wydie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wydie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wydie ancestors do for a living?

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

What Wydie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Wydie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wydie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wydie. 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 Wydie. For the veterans among your Wydie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wydie lifespan?

Average Wydie life expectancy in 1998 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wydie 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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