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Wyberg Family History

Wyberg 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: Weberg, Ryberg, Nyberg, Wiberg, Berg, Amberg, Walberg, Wymer, Boberg

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Where is the Wyberg family from?

You can see how Wyberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wyberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wyberg family living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wyberg's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 2 other counties had the highest population of Wyberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyberg 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 Wyberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyberg. 60% of Wyberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wyberg women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    60%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Wyberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Wyberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyberg 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 Wyberg. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wyberg. For the veterans among your Wyberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Wyberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wyberg in 1965 was 71, and 80 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wyberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyberg 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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