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Wyon Family History

Wyon Surname Meaning

see Wyan.

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


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Where is the Wyon family from?

You can see how Wyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Wyon families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wyon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wyon families in 1911.
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What did your Wyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Elementary Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyon. 75% of Wyon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wyon women worked as an Elementary Teacher.

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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
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elementary Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyon 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Wyon. 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 103 military records available for the last name Wyon. For the veterans among your Wyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wyon in 1966 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyon 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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