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Whilding Family History

Whilding Surname Meaning

see Wilding.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whilding family from?

You can see how Whilding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whilding family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Whilding families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Whilding families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Whilding's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whilding families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whilding 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 Whilding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whilding. 100% of Whilding men worked as a Railway Clerk and 79% of Whilding women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Household Duties
    11%
  • Housewife Unpaid Domestic Duties
    11%

What Whilding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Whilding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whilding 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Whilding. 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 23 military records available for the last name Whilding. For the veterans among your Whilding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whilding lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Whilding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Whilding in 1969 was 80, and 81 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whilding

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whilding 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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