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Wyllys Family History

Wyllys Surname Meaning

see Willis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wyllys family from?

You can see how Wyllys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyllys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyllys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Wyllys families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wyllys's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wyllys families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyllys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wyllys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wyllys. 43% of Wyllys 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Grinder
    29%

What Wyllys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wyllys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyllys 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Wyllys. 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 630 military records available for the last name Wyllys. For the veterans among your Wyllys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyllys lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Wyllys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wyllys in 1955 was 62, and 69 in 2001.

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