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Wyhan Family History

Wyhan 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: Wyman, Nyhan, Whan, Han, Yan, Shan, Mohan, Yuan, Gahan, Lyman

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Where is the Wyhan family from?

You can see how Wyhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyhan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wyhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wyhan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyhan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wyhan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Wyhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyhan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wyhan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wyhan. For the veterans among your Wyhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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