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Wildanger Family History

Wildanger 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: Waldinger, Wolfanger, Willinger, Wildner, Willner, Wilding, Dillinger

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Where is the Wildanger family from?

You can see how Wildanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildanger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wildanger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wildanger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wildanger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wildanger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildanger 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 131 census records available for the last name Wildanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildanger 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wildanger. 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 98 military records available for the last name Wildanger. For the veterans among your Wildanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildanger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wildanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wildanger in 1966 was 81, and 89 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wildanger 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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