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Wyan Family History

Wyan Name Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Wyun a diminutive of Old French Wy (from Continental Germanic Wido a hypocoristic form of compound names in wīd- ‘wide broad’). Compare Guy Wyatt . see Guyon .

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


Similar surnames: Yan, Ryan, Wan, Wyman, Wynn, Wyant, Whan, Wyand, Wean, Wang

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Where is the Wyan family from?

You can see how Wyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Wyan families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wyan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wyan families in 1840.
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What did your Wyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyan. 32% of Wyan men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wyan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyan were Contractor and Drill Press Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Contractor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Drill Press Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyan 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Wyan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 277 military records available for the last name Wyan. For the veterans among your Wyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wyan in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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