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Wilward Family History

Wilward 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: Willard, Milward, Winward, Gillard, Millard, Wingard, Billard

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Where is the Wilward family from?

You can see how Wilward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wilward families living in Warwickshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wilward's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Wilward families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilward surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Wilward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilward 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wilward. 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 Wilward. For the veterans among your Wilward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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