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Wildeson Family History

Wildeson 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: Wilden, Milleson, Wilson, Wildeman, Willison, Wilkison, Wildes

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Where is the Wildeson family from?

You can see how Wildeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildeson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wildeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Wildeson families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wildeson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wildeson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wildeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wildeson. 59% of Wildeson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Farming
    42%
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Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Wildeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildeson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wildeson. 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 57 military records available for the last name Wildeson. For the veterans among your Wildeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildeson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Wildeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wildeson in 1965 was 70, and 88 in 1999.

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