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Wylly Family History

Wylly Surname Meaning

see Willey.

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


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Where is the Wylly family from?

You can see how Wylly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wylly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wylly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Wylly families living in Leicestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wylly's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Wylly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wylly 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 Wylly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wylly. 60% of Wylly 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Wylly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wylly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wylly 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Wylly. 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 404 military records available for the last name Wylly. For the veterans among your Wylly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wylly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Wylly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wylly in 1963 was 90, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wylly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wylly 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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