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Wildegans Family History

Wildegans 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, Wilden, Gildehaus, Wideman, Wildman, Hillegass, Wilderman

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There are 12 census records available for the last name Wildegans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildegans 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wildegans. 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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There are 67 military records available for the last name Wildegans. For the veterans among your Wildegans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildegans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Wildegans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wildegans in 1969 was 84, and 90 in 1995.

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