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Wyess Family History

Wyess 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: Dyess, Wess, Wyss, Wiess, Wyers, Wass, Ness, Kress, Weiss, Byers

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Where is the Wyess family from?

You can see how Wyess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyess family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wyess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Wyess families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyess's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Wyess families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Wyess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyess 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wyess. 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 Wyess. For the veterans among your Wyess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyess lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wyess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wyess in 1966 was 69, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyess 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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