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Wd Family History

Wd 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: Wu, Ji, Lu, Yu, Ku, Li, Xu, Ko, Fu, He

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Where is the Wd family from?

You can see how Wd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wd family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wd families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wd's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wd 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 427 census records available for the last name Wd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wd 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Wd. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wd. For the veterans among your Wd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wd lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wd 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wd

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