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Wuy Family History

Wuy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wu, Guy, Way, Luy, Huy, Wey, Uy, Woy, Lu, Yu

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Where is the Wuy family from?

You can see how Wuy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wuy families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wuy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wuy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Wuy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuy 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Wuy. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wuy. For the veterans among your Wuy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Wuy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wuy in 1973 was 90, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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