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Wibbe Family History

Wibbe 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: Kibbe, Wibben, Nibbe, Wible, Wiebe, Wobbe, Webb, Winge, Kibe, Wilby

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Where is the Wibbe family from?

You can see how Wibbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wibbe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wibbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wibbe families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wibbe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wibbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wibbe 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 186 census records available for the last name Wibbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wibbe 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Wibbe. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wibbe. For the veterans among your Wibbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wibbe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Wibbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wibbe in 1968 was 85, and 95 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wibbe 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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