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Wyandt Family History

Wyandt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weiand itself a variant of Wiegand.

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


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Where is the Wyandt family from?

You can see how Wyandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyandt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyandt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Wyandt families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyandt's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wyandt families in 1911.
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What did your Wyandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyandt. 30% of Wyandt men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wyandt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyandt were Foreman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Farm
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Wyandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wyandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyandt 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Wyandt. 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 162 military records available for the last name Wyandt. For the veterans among your Wyandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyandt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wyandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wyandt in 1960 was 50, and 101 in 2004.

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