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Wilridge Family History

Wilridge Surname Meaning

African American: probably an altered form of English and Scottish Wildridge.

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


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You can see how Wilridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wilridge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wilridge families living in Warwickshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wilridge's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Wilridge families in 1891.
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There are 246 census records available for the last name Wilridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilridge 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wilridge. 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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There are 30 military records available for the last name Wilridge. For the veterans among your Wilridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilridge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wilridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wilridge in 1964 was 33, and 73 in 2004.

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