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Whyld Family History

Whyld Surname Meaning

see Wild.

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


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Where is the Whyld family from?

You can see how Whyld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyld family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Whyld families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Whyld families living in Derbyshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Whyld's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Whyld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whyld 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 Whyld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whyld. 100% of Whyld men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Whyld 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

What Whyld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Whyld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyld 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Whyld. 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 35 military records available for the last name Whyld. For the veterans among your Whyld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whyld lifespan?

Average Whyld life expectancy in 1992 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whyld 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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