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Wildgoose Family History

Wildgoose Name Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English wilde gos ‘wild goose’. In most languages and cultures of Europe geese were and are proverbial for aggressive but ill-directed behavior.

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


Similar surnames: Ringrose, Fieldhouse, Woodhouse, Wilde, Hillhouse, Millhouse, Wilmore

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Where is the Wildgoose family from?

You can see how Wildgoose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildgoose family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wildgoose families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Wildgoose family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wildgoose's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Wildgoose families in 1880.
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What did your Wildgoose 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 Wildgoose. 25% of Wildgoose men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Wildgoose women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wildgoose were Railway Clerk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Joiner
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Railway Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wildgoose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildgoose 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 844 immigration records available for the last name Wildgoose. 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 610 military records available for the last name Wildgoose. For the veterans among your Wildgoose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildgoose lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wildgoose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wildgoose in 1963 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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