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Wilbe Family History

Wilbe Surname Meaning

see Wilby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wilbe family from?

You can see how Wilbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilbe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 14 Wilbe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Wilbe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wilbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilbe 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 Wilbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilbe. 100% of Wilbe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbe 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Wilbe. 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 259 military records available for the last name Wilbe. For the veterans among your Wilbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbe lifespan?

Average Wilbe life expectancy in 1973 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbe 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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