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Wyfus Family History

Wyfus 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: Cyrus, Rufus, Tyus, Nyhus, Bafus, Wyss, Dycus, Byus, Byous, Wyles

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Where is the Wyfus family from?

You can see how Wyfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyfus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wyfus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyfus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wyfus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Wyfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyfus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wyfus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wyfus. For the veterans among your Wyfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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