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Willden Family History

Willden Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wilden.

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


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Where is the Willden family from?

You can see how Willden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Willden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Willden families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Willden's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Willden families in 1911.
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What did your Willden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willden. 31% of Willden men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Willden women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willden were Salesman and Farm Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Farm Wife
    34%

What Willden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Willden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willden 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Willden. 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 368 military records available for the last name Willden. For the veterans among your Willden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Willden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Willden in 1963 was 37, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willden 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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