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Wydom Family History

Wydom 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: Sydow, Odom, Dom, Lydon, Wydra, Sydor, Nydam, Wisdom, Wixom, Windom

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Where is the Wydom family from?

You can see how Wydom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wydom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wydom families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wydom's in USA. California had the highest population of Wydom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wydom 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 20 census records available for the last name Wydom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wydom 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wydom. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wydom. For the veterans among your Wydom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wydom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Wydom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wydom in 1968 was 89, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wydom 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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