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Wildcat Family History

Wildcat 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: Wildman, Wilda, Willcut, Wilday, Wildt, Windham, Wild, Waldman, Pilat

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Where is the Wildcat family from?

You can see how Wildcat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildcat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wildcat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wildcat families living in Oklahoma. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wildcat's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Wildcat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildcat 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 Wildcat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wildcat. 36% of Wildcat men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Road Work
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Wildcat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wildcat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildcat 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wildcat. 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 115 military records available for the last name Wildcat. For the veterans among your Wildcat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildcat lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wildcat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wildcat in 1968 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wildcat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wildcat 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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