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Wyillie Family History

Wyillie 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: Willie, Wyllie, Smillie, Wilkie, Wille, Billie, Wylie, Dillie, Willig

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Where is the Wyillie family from?

You can see how Wyillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyillie family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Wyillie families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Wyillie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wyillie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wyillie families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyillie 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 12 census records available for the last name Wyillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyillie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wyillie. 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 Wyillie. For the veterans among your Wyillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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