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Wyson Family History

Wyson 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: Wason, Wysong, Tyson, Dyson, Lyson, Wayson, Hyson, Ayson, Son, Yon

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Where is the Wyson family from?

You can see how Wyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Wyson families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wyson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wyson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyson 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 Wyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyson. 100% of Wyson 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 871 census records available for the last name Wyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyson 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Wyson. 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 101 military records available for the last name Wyson. For the veterans among your Wyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Wyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wyson in 1966 was 52, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyson 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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