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Dewilde Family History

Dewilde 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: De Wilde, Deville, Wilde, Dewald, Demille, Dewire, Dewine, Wild

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Where is the Dewilde family from?

You can see how Dewilde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewilde family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewilde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Dewilde families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Dewilde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dewilde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewilde 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 Dewilde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dewilde. 43% of Dewilde men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dewilde women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewilde were Bricklayer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Secretary
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dewilde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewilde 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 990 immigration records available for the last name Dewilde. 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 309 military records available for the last name Dewilde. For the veterans among your Dewilde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewilde lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dewilde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dewilde in 1958 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewilde 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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