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Wildgans Family History

Wildgans 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: Wildman, Wiggans, Waldman, Wilding, Wilden, Widman, Wolfgang

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Where is the Wildgans family from?

You can see how Wildgans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildgans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wildgans family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wildgans's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wildgans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildgans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wildgans ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wildgans ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Wildgans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildgans 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wildgans. 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 64 military records available for the last name Wildgans. For the veterans among your Wildgans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildgans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Wildgans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wildgans in 1969 was 89, and 87 in 1987.

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