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Wyllie Family History

Wyllie Name Meaning

Scottish (Ayrshire and Lanarkshire): variant of Wylie .

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


Similar surnames: Willie, Wylie, Kellie, Walle, Gillie, Allie, Dillie, Willsie, Wyly

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Where is the Wyllie family from?

You can see how Wyllie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyllie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyllie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 33 Wyllie families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wyllie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wyllie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyllie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wyllie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wyllie. 50% of Wyllie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wyllie women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machiniste
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Wyllie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyllie 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Wyllie. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wyllie. For the veterans among your Wyllie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyllie lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wyllie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wyllie in 1949 was 22, and 84 in 2004.

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