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Wildemann Family History

Wildemann Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wildeman, Wiedemann, Waldmann, Wideman, Wildman, Willmann, Wilderman

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Where is the Wildemann family from?

You can see how Wildemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildemann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wildemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wildemann families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wildemann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wildemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wildemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wildemann. 50% of Wildemann men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Wildemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildemann 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Wildemann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 341 military records available for the last name Wildemann. For the veterans among your Wildemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildemann lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Wildemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wildemann in 1953 was 59, and 48 in 2003.

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