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Wildgust Family History

Wildgust Name Meaning

see Wildgoose .

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


Similar surnames: Wilgus, Wielgus, Kilgus, Wolgast, Wilusz, Wilds, Wildes, Willcut

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Where is the Wildgust family from?

You can see how Wildgust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildgust family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wildgust families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Wildgust families living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wildgust's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Wildgust families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildgust surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wildgust ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wildgust. 86% of Wildgust 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    6%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wildgust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildgust 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Wildgust. 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 99 military records available for the last name Wildgust. For the veterans among your Wildgust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildgust lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Wildgust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wildgust in 1964 was 79, and 72 in 1994.

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