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Wildman Family History

Wildman Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English wild(e) ‘wild unrestrained recalcitrant; wanton perverse’ + man mon ‘man’.

Americanized form of German Wildmann: from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Wilto + Middle High German man ‘man’.

Altered form of Dutch Wildeman.

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


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Where is the Wildman family from?

You can see how Wildman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wildman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 83 Wildman families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wildman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wildman families in 1911.
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What did your Wildman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wildman. 57% of Wildman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wildman women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wildman were Contractor and Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Draughtsman
    6%
  • Stoch
    6%
  • Contractor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Wildman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67,000 census records available for the last name Wildman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildman 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Wildman. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Wildman. For the veterans among your Wildman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wildman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wildman in 1944 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wildman 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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