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Vild Family History

Vild Surname 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: Wild, Vila, Hild, Vile, Vold, Gill, Bold, Gold, Mill, Child

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Where is the Vild family from?

You can see how Vild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vild family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vild families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Vild families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Vild's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vild families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vild 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 Vild ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vild. 20% of Vild men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%

What Vild family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Vild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vild 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Vild. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 908 military records available for the last name Vild. For the veterans among your Vild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vild lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Vild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vild in 1944 was 34, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vild

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vild 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.

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