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Wildstein Family History

Wildstein Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Wildstein in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Wildstein family from?

You can see how Wildstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wildstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wildstein families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wildstein's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Wildstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildstein 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 Wildstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wildstein. 38% of Wildstein men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wildstein women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wildstein were Operator 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Baker
    19%
  • Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Wildstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Wildstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildstein 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Wildstein. 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 130 military records available for the last name Wildstein. For the veterans among your Wildstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wildstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wildstein in 1964 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wildstein 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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