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Vilber Family History

Vilber 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: Silber, Kilber, Wilber, Hilber, Miller, Felber, Vilar, Vicker

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Where is the Vilber family from?

You can see how Vilber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vilber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vilber families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vilber's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vilber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Vilber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilber 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vilber. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vilber. For the veterans among your Vilber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilber lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilber 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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