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Wyeth Family History

Wyeth Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): perhaps a variant of Wyatt.

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


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Where is the Wyeth family from?

You can see how Wyeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyeth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 170 Wyeth families living in Hampshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wyeth's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wyeth families in 1891.
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What did your Wyeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wyeth. 20% of Wyeth men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Wyeth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyeth were House Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • House Painter decorator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wyeth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wyeth. For the veterans among your Wyeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyeth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wyeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wyeth in 1958 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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