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Wyse Family History

Wyse Surname Meaning

English and Irish (Waterford and Cork): mainly Irish and Scottish spelling of Wise.

The name has been established in Ireland since the 13th century where it was also Gaelicized as de Uidheas.

Altered form of German Weise.

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


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Where is the Wyse family from?

You can see how Wyse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Wyse families living in Lancashire. This was about 12% of all the recorded Wyse's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wyse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyse 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 Wyse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wyse. 100% of Wyse men worked as a Builders Labourer and 74% of Wyse 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Unpd Domes Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Wyse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyse 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wyse. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wyse. For the veterans among your Wyse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyse lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wyse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wyse in 1945 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyse 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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