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Wytte Family History

Wytte 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: Witte, Wythe, White, Notte, Matte, Motte, Wetter, Wynne, Witty, Botte

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Where is the Wytte family from?

You can see how Wytte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wytte family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wytte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Wytte families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wytte's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wytte families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wytte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Wytte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wytte 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wytte. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wytte. For the veterans among your Wytte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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