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Wyly Family History

Wyly Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Wiley .

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


Similar surnames: Wyle, Wylie, Wiley, Willy, Bly, Wall, Wylde, Ealy, Woll, Wyse

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Where is the Wyly family from?

You can see how Wyly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wyly families living in Middlesex. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wyly's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wyly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wyly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyly. 100% of Wyly 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Wyly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyly 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Wyly. 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 669 military records available for the last name Wyly. For the veterans among your Wyly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyly lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wyly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wyly in 1959 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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