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Wyden Family History

Wyden 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: Hyden, Ryden, Widen, Lyden, Hayden, Hyde, Wen, Wien, Eden, Boden

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Where is the Wyden family from?

You can see how Wyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wyden families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Wyden families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyden's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Wyden families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyden 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 Wyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wyden. 50% of Wyden men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Wyden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Wyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyden 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wyden. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wyden. For the veterans among your Wyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wyden in 1964 was 79, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyden 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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