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Wydallis Family History

Wydallis 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: Wallis, Dallis, Dallas, Allis, Dellis, Fallis, Walli, Rallis, Sallis

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Where is the Wydallis family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wydallis. 100% of Wydallis men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wydallis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wydallis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wydallis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wydallis. For the veterans among your Wydallis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wydallis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Wydallis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wydallis in 1976 was 96, and 69 in 1996.

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