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Wiledon Family History

Wiledon Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wilemon, Wilton, Wilden, Weedon, Weldon, Wilson, Wileman, Gildon

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Where is the Wiledon family from?

You can see how Wiledon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiledon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wiledon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wiledon family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiledon's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Wiledon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Wiledon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiledon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wiledon. 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 military records available for the last name Wiledon. For the veterans among your Wiledon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiledon lifespan?

Average Wiledon life expectancy in 1999 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiledon 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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