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Willberg Family History

Willberg 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: Wilberg, Wallberg, Hillberg, Willner, Walberg, Silberg, Milberg

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Where is the Willberg family from?

You can see how Willberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Willberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Willberg families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Willberg's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Willberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willberg 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 Willberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willberg. 44% of Willberg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Willberg women worked as a Farm Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willberg were Electrician and Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Electrician
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Willberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willberg 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Willberg. 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 207 military records available for the last name Willberg. For the veterans among your Willberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Willberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Willberg in 1965 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willberg 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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