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Wilda Family History

Wilda Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Wildau.

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


Similar surnames: Wild, Linda, Weida, Milia, Dilday, Wiley, Weeda, Silva, Ida, Milde

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Where is the Wilda family from?

You can see how Wilda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilda families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Wilda families living in Manitoba. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wilda's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wilda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilda ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wilda. 100% of Wilda men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wilda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilda 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Wilda. 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 530 military records available for the last name Wilda. For the veterans among your Wilda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilda lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wilda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wilda in 1954 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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