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Wildey Family History

Wildey Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Walthall. Alternatively perhaps an extended form of wild ‘wild violent’ (see Wild) + -y or possibly a shortened form of Middle English wild + eye ‘wild eye’.

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


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Where is the Wildey family from?

You can see how Wildey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wildey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 92 Wildey families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Wildey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wildey families in 1891.
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What did your Wildey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dentist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wildey. 28% of Wildey men worked as a Dentist and 82% of Wildey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wildey were Colliery Haulage Heavy Wo and Confectioner (cake Maker.

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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

  • Dentist
    28%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Old Age Pensioner (retired)
    19%
  • Colliery Haulage Heavy Wo
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Confectioner (cake Maker
    2%

What Wildey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Wildey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildey 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Wildey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wildey. For the veterans among your Wildey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wildey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wildey in 1947 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wildey 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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