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Willding Family History

Willding Surname Meaning

see Wilding.

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


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Where is the Willding family from?

You can see how Willding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willding family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Willding families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Willding families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Willding's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Willding families in 1891.
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What did your Willding 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 Willding. 100% of Willding men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Willding 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
    100%

What Willding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Willding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willding 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Willding. 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 63 military records available for the last name Willding. For the veterans among your Willding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willding lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Willding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Willding in 1980 was 89, and 17 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willding 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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