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Origins of the Wilde surname

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About the Wildes

We have a total number of 57249 records for people with the last name Wilde.

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Where do most Wildes live?

In 1921, most Wildes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Wildes

How common is your surname?

843rd most common surname in the UK

We have 49,200 records for the Wilde surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Wildes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Wildes.

What are the most common Wilde first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Wilde family members

Common jobs for Wildes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Wildes in 1921
Cotton Weaver

337

Dressmaker

209

Housekeeper

106

House Keeper

89

Hat Trimmer

69

Common Male occupations for Wildes in 1921
Coal Miner

199

Farmer

140

Cotton Spinner

121

General Labourer

114

Joiner

92

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