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Wylds Family History

Wylds Surname Meaning

see Wilds.

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


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Where is the Wylds family from?

You can see how Wylds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wylds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wylds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Wylds families living in Berkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Wylds's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Wylds families in 1891.
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What did your Wylds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wylds. 74% of Wylds 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
    74%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    14%
  • Domestic Duties
    14%

What Wylds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wylds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wylds 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Wylds. 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 279 military records available for the last name Wylds. For the veterans among your Wylds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wylds lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wylds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wylds in 1966 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wylds 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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