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Wybenga Family History

Wybenga 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: Iyengar, Weng, Bena, Benda, Weberg, Benza, Benge, Wysong, Wielenga

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Where is the Wybenga family from?

You can see how Wybenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wybenga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wybenga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wybenga families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wybenga's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wybenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wybenga 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 Wybenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wybenga. 40% of Wybenga men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wybenga women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wybenga were Clergyman and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clergyman
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Wybenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Wybenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wybenga 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Wybenga. 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 78 military records available for the last name Wybenga. For the veterans among your Wybenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wybenga lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wybenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wybenga in 1965 was 62, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wybenga 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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