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Wilderson Family History

Wilderson 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: Wilkerson, Wilderman, Balderson, Wooderson, Alderson, Tillerson

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Where is the Wilderson family from?

You can see how Wilderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilderson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Wilderson families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wilderson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilderson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilderson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilderson. 35% of Wilderson men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Wilderson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilderson were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wilderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilderson 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Wilderson. 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 436 military records available for the last name Wilderson. For the veterans among your Wilderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilderson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wilderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wilderson in 1954 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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