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Wilderman Family History

Wilderman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wild.

Americanized form of German Wildermann: elaborated form of Wild with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wilderman family from?

You can see how Wilderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilderman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wilderman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilderman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilderman families in 1891.
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What did your Wilderman ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Musician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wilderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilderman 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Wilderman. 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 777 military records available for the last name Wilderman. For the veterans among your Wilderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilderman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wilderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilderman in 1950 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilderman 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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