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Willder Family History

Willder Surname Meaning

see Wilder.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Willder family from?

You can see how Willder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Willder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Willder families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Willder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willder families in 1891.
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What did your Willder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willder. 100% of Willder men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Willder 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Health Public Service
    6%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willder 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Willder. 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 183 military records available for the last name Willder. For the veterans among your Willder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Willder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Willder in 1966 was 79, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willder 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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