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Wydo Family History

Wydo 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: Hyde, Wade, Endo, Lyde, Yao, Bodo, Wada, Ando, Rado, Yeo

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Where is the Wydo family from?

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

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wydo. 38% of Wydo men worked as a Coal Loader. .

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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

  • Coal Loader
    38%
  • Miner
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Wydo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wydo 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wydo. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wydo. For the veterans among your Wydo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wydo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wydo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wydo in 1963 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

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