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Wibe Family History

Wibe 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: Kibe, Wise, Wire, Wile, Wible, Ibe, Wiebe, Wike, Wine, Wice

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Where is the Wibe family from?

You can see how Wibe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wibe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wibe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wibe families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wibe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wibe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wibe 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 Wibe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Egg Candler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wibe. 44% of Wibe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wibe women worked as an Egg Candler.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Egg Candler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wibe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wibe 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Wibe. 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 183 military records available for the last name Wibe. For the veterans among your Wibe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wibe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wibe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wibe in 1965 was 85, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wibe 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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