Wymes Family History

Wymes Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Wymer, Symes, Hymes, Wyles, Wynes, Wykes, James, Ames, Wiles, Mynes

2,000 record(s) for Wymes

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
90	Military Records
141	Immigration Records
388	Census and Voter Lists
340	Member Trees

Where is the Wymes family from?

You can see how Wymes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wymes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wymes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wymes families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wymes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wymes families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wymes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wymes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wymes.

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

50%

Farmer

50%

What Wymes family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 388 census records available for the last name Wymes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wymes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 141 immigration records available for the last name Wymes. 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.

Military Records

There are 90 military records available for the last name Wymes. For the veterans among your Wymes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Wymes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wymes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wymes in 1953 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wymes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.