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Wysup Family History

Wysup 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: Wesp, Wyse, Wyss, Alsup, Yu, Wu, Yun, You, Sun, Su

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Where is the Wysup family from?

You can see how Wysup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wysup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wysup family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wysup's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wysup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wysup 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 Wysup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wysup. 100% of Wysup men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Wysup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Wysup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wysup 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wysup. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wysup. For the veterans among your Wysup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wysup lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1990, in the United States, Wysup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wysup in 1958 was 48, and 97 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wysup

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wysup 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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