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Wilbarn Family History

Wilbarn 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: Wilburn, Wilborn, Wilbert, Kilburn, Winburn, Wilberg, Willard

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Where is the Wilbarn family from?

You can see how Wilbarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbarn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilbarn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wilbarn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilbarn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilbarn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilbarn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilbarn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilbarn. 39% of Wilbarn men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Wilbarn women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilbarn were Farming and Picker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    75%
  • Picker
    25%

What Wilbarn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Wilbarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbarn 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 Wilbarn. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wilbarn. For the veterans among your Wilbarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbarn lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Wilbarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wilbarn in 1977 was 66, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilbarn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbarn 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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