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Wyse Family History

Wyse Name Meaning

English and Irish (Waterford and Cork): mainly Irish and Scottish spelling of Wise . The name has been established in Ireland since the 13th century where it was also Gaelicized as de Uidheas. Altered form of German Weise .

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


Similar surnames: Wyre, Wyne, Wyle, Wyer, Wyke, Whyte, Wise, Nyce, Royse, Tyre

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Where is the Wyse family from?

You can see how Wyse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Wyse families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wyse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wyse families in 1911.
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What did your Wyse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wyse. 43% of Wyse 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
    43%
  • Blacksmith
    29%
  • Woodman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Wyse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyse 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wyse. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wyse. For the veterans among your Wyse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyse lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wyse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wyse in 1945 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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