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Wildes Family History

Wildes Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Wilds.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wildes family from?

You can see how Wildes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wildes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Wildes families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wildes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wildes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildes 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 Wildes 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 Wildes. 50% of Wildes men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Wildes 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
    50%
  • House Painter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wildes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Wildes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildes 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 740 immigration records available for the last name Wildes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wildes. For the veterans among your Wildes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wildes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wildes in 1954 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wildes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wildes 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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