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Wulber Family History

Wulber 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: Wolber, Wilber, Huber, Waller, Felber, Fuller, Weller, Buller, Tuller

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Where is the Wulber family from?

You can see how Wulber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wulber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Wulber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wulber families living in Indiana. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wulber's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wulber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wulber 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 Wulber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wulber. 50% of Wulber men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Wulber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Wulber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wulber 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wulber. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wulber. For the veterans among your Wulber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wulber lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Wulber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wulber in 1975 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wulber 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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