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Wilbun Family History

Wilbun 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, Wilbur, Hilbun, Wilbon, Wilton, Wilby, Kilburn, Wilden

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Where is the Wilbun family from?

You can see how Wilbun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilbun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wilbun families living in Tennessee. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wilbun's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wilbun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilbun 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 Wilbun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilbun. 100% of Wilbun men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Wilbun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Wilbun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbun 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wilbun. 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 50 military records available for the last name Wilbun. For the veterans among your Wilbun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbun lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wilbun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wilbun in 1968 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilbun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbun 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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