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Wyss Name Meaning

Swiss German: Alemannic form of Weiss .

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


Similar surnames: Wiss, Wess, Weiss, Weis, Swiss, Bess, Pass, Zoss, Kuss, Oss

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Where is the Wyss family from?

You can see how Wyss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wyss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wyss family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyss's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wyss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wyss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wyss. 100% of Wyss men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wyss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wyss. For the veterans among your Wyss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyss lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wyss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wyss in 1952 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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