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Wilds Family History

Wilds Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wild with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Wilds family from?

You can see how Wilds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 81 Wilds families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Wilds's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilds families in 1891.
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What did your Wilds 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 Wilds. 44% of Wilds men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Wilds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilds were Apprentice Tuner and Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Gardener
    19%
  • Farmworker
    13%
  • Apprentice Tuner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Wilds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Wilds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilds 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilds. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wilds. For the veterans among your Wilds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilds lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wilds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Wilds in 1951 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilds 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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