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Origins of the Wyson surname

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About the Wysons

We have a total number of 223 records for people with the last name Wyson.

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Where do most Wysons live?

In 1921, most Wysons lived in South Wales.


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Interesting facts about Wysons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 203 records for the Wyson surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Wysons most likely to marry?

Overstreets

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Barwitzkys

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What are the most common Wyson first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Wysons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Wysons in 1921
Barmaid

1

Cake Hawker

1

Confectioners Assistant

1

Cook Domestic Servant

1

Cotton Weaver

1

Common Male occupations for Wysons in 1921
Coal Miner

3

Cotton Weaver

2

Railway Labourer

2

A B Seaman

1

Agricultural Labourer...

1

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