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Wylier Family History

Wylier 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: Wylie, Wyler, Lier, Waller, Weller, Oyler, Plier, Walker, Wymer

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Where is the Wylier family from?

You can see how Wylier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wylier family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Wylier families living in Midlothian. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wylier's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wylier families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wylier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wylier 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wylier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wylier. For the veterans among your Wylier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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