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Vilde Family History

Vilde Surname 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: Wilde, Milde, Velde, Gilde, Vile, Hilde, Linde, Pille, Villa, Wild

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Where is the Vilde family from?

You can see how Vilde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilde family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vilde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vilde families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vilde's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vilde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Vilde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilde 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Vilde. 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 59 military records available for the last name Vilde. For the veterans among your Vilde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilde lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Vilde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vilde in 1970 was 84, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilde ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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