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Wyiant Family History

Wyiant 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: Wyant, Wiant, Wygant, Wyatt, Wyman, Want, Wint, Briant, Friant

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Where is the Wyiant family from?

You can see how Wyiant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyiant family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Wyiant families living in Illinois. This was about 96% of all the recorded Wyiant's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wyiant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyiant 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 44 census records available for the last name Wyiant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyiant 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 Wyiant. 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 Wyiant. For the veterans among your Wyiant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyiant 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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