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Whilden Family History

Whilden Surname Meaning

Perhaps a variant of Wilden.

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


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Where is the Whilden family from?

You can see how Whilden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whilden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whilden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Whilden family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whilden's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Whilden families in 1911.
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What did your Whilden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whilden. 40% of Whilden men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Whilden women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whilden were Mechanic and Sorter.

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    40%
  • Houseworker
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Sorter
    20%

What Whilden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Whilden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whilden 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Whilden. 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 621 military records available for the last name Whilden. For the veterans among your Whilden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whilden lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Whilden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Whilden in 1945 was 40, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whilden 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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