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Wilbach Family History

Wilbach 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: Wolbach, Limbach, Wallach, Weisbach, Halbach, Albach, Kalbach

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Where is the Wilbach family from?

You can see how Wilbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wilbach families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wilbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Wilbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbach 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wilbach. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wilbach. For the veterans among your Wilbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbach lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Wilbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilbach in 1972 was 65, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbach 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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