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Wildrick Family History

Wildrick Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Wilderich a nickname from Middle High German wilde.

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


Similar surnames: Goldrich, Widrick, Wilding, Goldrick, Willrich, Wyrick, Diedrich

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Where is the Wildrick family from?

You can see how Wildrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wildrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Wildrick families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wildrick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wildrick families in 1911.
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What did your Wildrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wildrick. 28% of Wildrick men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Wildrick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wildrick were Labor and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wildrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildrick 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Wildrick. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Wildrick. For the veterans among your Wildrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildrick lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wildrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wildrick in 1955 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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