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Whyde Name Meaning

English: perhaps an altered form of Whyte or Hyde .

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


Similar surnames: Hyde, Hyden, White, Hyder, Whyte, Wride, Bryde, Thode, Rhode, Waye

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Where is the Whyde family from?

You can see how Whyde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whyde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Whyde families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whyde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whyde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whyde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whyde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whyde. 100% of Whyde 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 901 census records available for the last name Whyde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyde 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Whyde. 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 182 military records available for the last name Whyde. For the veterans among your Whyde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whyde lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Whyde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Whyde in 1962 was 79, and 62 in 2004.

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