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Wyhs Family History

Wyhs 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: Wyss, Wass, Wahl, Ochs, Wehr, Ruhs, Wohl, Wachs, Waas, Tyus

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyhs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wyhs ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Wyhs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyhs 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wyhs. 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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There are 34 military records available for the last name Wyhs. For the veterans among your Wyhs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyhs lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Wyhs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wyhs in 1959 was 34, and 70 in 1999.

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