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Wyda Family History

Wyda Name 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: Wada, Lyda, Wydra, Wyma, Wyka, Wayda, Sada, Boda, Hyde, Rada

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Where is the Wyda family from?

You can see how Wyda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wyda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Wyda families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wyda's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wyda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wyda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyda. 34% of Wyda men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wyda women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyda were Delivery Boy and Sewing. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    26%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Delivery Boy
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    60%
  • Sewing
    40%
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Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Wyda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyda 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wyda. 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 181 military records available for the last name Wyda. For the veterans among your Wyda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wyda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wyda in 1964 was 70, and 75 in 2003.

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