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Wymus Family History

Wymus 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: Cyrus, Wymer, Ramus, Wyman, Tyus, Remus, Syms, Asmus, Nyhus, Hymas

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Where is the Wymus family from?

You can see how Wymus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wymus family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Wymus family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wymus's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Wymus families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Wymus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wymus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wymus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wymus. For the veterans among your Wymus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wymus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1970, in the United States, Wymus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wymus in 1969 was 56, and 65 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wymus 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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