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Wyrum Family History

Wyrum 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: Byrum, Cyrus, Drum, Yum, Borum, Narum, Grum, Crum, Norum, Brum

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Where is the Wyrum family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyrum 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 Wyrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyrum. 100% of Wyrum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wyrum women worked as a House Work.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Wyrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyrum 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wyrum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wyrum. For the veterans among your Wyrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyrum lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Wyrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wyrum in 1971 was 71, and 88 in 1999.

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