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Wildonger Family History

Wildonger 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, Willinger, Wildner, Willner, Wilding, Dillinger, Fillinger

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Where is the Wildonger family from?

You can see how Wildonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildonger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wildonger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wildonger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wildonger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wildonger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildonger 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 Wildonger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wildonger. 30% of Wildonger men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Wildonger women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wildonger were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Mechanic
    30%
  • Farming
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Wildonger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Wildonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildonger 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wildonger. 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 193 military records available for the last name Wildonger. For the veterans among your Wildonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildonger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wildonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wildonger in 1963 was 80, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wildonger 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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