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Whilberg Family History

Whilberg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wilberg, Hilberg, Holberg, Helberg, Walberg, Silberg, Milberg

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Where is the Whilberg family from?

You can see how Whilberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whilberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whilberg family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Whilberg's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Whilberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whilberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Whilberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whilberg 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Whilberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Whilberg. For the veterans among your Whilberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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