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Willd Family History

Willd 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: Wild, Will, Willy, Wills, Wille, Willi, Gill, Wall, Mill, Hill

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Where is the Willd family from?

You can see how Willd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Willd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Willd family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Willd's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Willd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willd 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 Willd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Willd. 100% of Willd 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Willd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Willd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willd 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Willd. 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 19 military records available for the last name Willd. For the veterans among your Willd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1973, in the United States, Willd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Willd in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willd 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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