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Willdridge Family History

Willdridge Surname Meaning

see Wildridge.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Willdridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willdridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Willdridge families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Willdridge families living in Cheshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Willdridge's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Willdridge families in 1891.
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There are 379 census records available for the last name Willdridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willdridge 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Willdridge. 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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There are 45 military records available for the last name Willdridge. For the veterans among your Willdridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willdridge lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Willdridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Willdridge in 1967 was 52, and 73 in 1998.

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