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Wys Family History

Wys 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: Was, Rys, Nys, Wos, Ways, Wyse, Wyss, Yu, Wu, Wei

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Where is the Wys family from?

You can see how Wys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wys families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wys. 100% of Wys 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 843 census records available for the last name Wys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wys 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Wys. 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 322 military records available for the last name Wys. For the veterans among your Wys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wys lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wys in 1957 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wys

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wys 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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