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Wylde Family History

Wylde Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wild.

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


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Where is the Wylde family from?

You can see how Wylde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wylde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wylde families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Wylde families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Wylde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wylde families in 1891.
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What did your Wylde 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 Wylde. 20% of Wylde men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Wylde women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wylde were Retired and Domestic Servant.

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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
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Retired
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Wylde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wylde 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wylde. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wylde. For the veterans among your Wylde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wylde lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wylde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wylde in 1958 was 41, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wylde 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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