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Wildaman Family History

Wildaman 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: Wildman, Wildeman, Willaman, Waldman, Widman, Wideman, Wilderman

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Where is the Wildaman family from?

You can see how Wildaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildaman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wildaman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Wildaman families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wildaman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wildaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildaman 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 34 census records available for the last name Wildaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildaman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wildaman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wildaman. For the veterans among your Wildaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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