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Wylde Family History

Wylde Name Meaning

English: variant of Wild .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wilde, Wylie, Welde, Wyle, Wynne, Wyse, Hyde, Wold, Wyre, Wilds

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Where is the Wylde family from?

You can see how Wylde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wylde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wylde families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Wylde families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wylde's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wylde families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wylde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wylde ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wylde. 60% of Wylde men worked as a Manager and 100% of Wylde women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Manager
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Wylde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wylde 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wylde. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wylde. For the veterans among your Wylde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wylde lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wylde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wylde in 1958 was 41, and 90 in 2004.

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