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Wymor Family History

Wymor 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: Wymer, Wymore, Amor, Wyman, Rymer, Aylor, Hymon, Sydor, Kumor, Wyma

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Where is the Wymor family from?

You can see how Wymor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wymor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wymor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wymor families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Wymor's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Wymor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wymor 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 112 census records available for the last name Wymor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wymor 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wymor. 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 Wymor. For the veterans among your Wymor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wymor lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Wymor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wymor in 1969 was 82, and 92 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wymor 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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