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Whilde Family History

Whilde Surname Meaning

see Wild.

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


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Where is the Whilde family from?

You can see how Whilde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whilde family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Whilde families living in Derbyshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Whilde's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Whilde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whilde 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 Whilde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whilde. 100% of Whilde men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 80% of Whilde 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

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    10%

What Whilde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Whilde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whilde 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Whilde. 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 37 military records available for the last name Whilde. For the veterans among your Whilde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whilde lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Whilde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whilde in 1980 was 59, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whilde 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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