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Wyle Family History

Wyle Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wiles.

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


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Where is the Wyle family from?

You can see how Wyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Wyle families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wyle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wyle families in 1891.
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What did your Wyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyle. 100% of Wyle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyle 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 796 immigration records available for the last name Wyle. 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 405 military records available for the last name Wyle. For the veterans among your Wyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Wyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wyle in 1957 was 52, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyle 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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