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Wildmer Family History

Wildmer 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: Widmer, Wilmer, Wiedmer, Wilder, Willmer, Wildner, Willner, Winder

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Where is the Wildmer family from?

You can see how Wildmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wildmer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wildmer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wildmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wildmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildmer 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 87 census records available for the last name Wildmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildmer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wildmer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wildmer. For the veterans among your Wildmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildmer lifespan?

Average Wildmer life expectancy in 2000 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wildmer 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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