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Origins of the Wilder surname

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About the Wilders

We have a total number of 10968 records for people with the last name Wilder.

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Where do most Wilders live?

In 1921, most Wilders lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Wilders

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 7,310 records for the Wilder surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Wilders most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Wilders.

What are the most common Wilder first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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

Common jobs for Wilders

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

Common Female occupations for Wilders in 1921
Dressmaker

50

Laundress

46

General Servant Domestic

18

House Servant

16

Widow

16

Common Male occupations for Wilders in 1921
Farm Hands

83

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

48

General Farmers

44

Yeoman

44

Agricultural Labourer

38

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