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Wyld Family History

Wyld Surname Meaning

see Wild.

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


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Where is the Wyld family from?

You can see how Wyld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyld family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyld families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Wyld families living in Lancashire. This was about 12% of all the recorded Wyld's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wyld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyld 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 Wyld 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 Wyld. 22% of Wyld men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Wyld women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyld were Colliery Hewer Underground and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    22%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%
  • Colliery Hewer Underground
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Wyld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wyld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyld 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wyld. 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 909 military records available for the last name Wyld. For the veterans among your Wyld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wyld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wyld in 1963 was 69, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyld 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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