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Wyldes Family History

Wyldes Surname Meaning

see Wilds.

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


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Where is the Wyldes family from?

You can see how Wyldes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyldes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wyldes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Wyldes families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Wyldes's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Wyldes families in 1891.
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What did your Wyldes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyldes. 67% of Wyldes 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
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Wyldes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Wyldes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyldes 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Wyldes. 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 74 military records available for the last name Wyldes. For the veterans among your Wyldes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyldes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Wyldes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wyldes in 1975 was 73, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyldes 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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