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Wiber Family History

Wiber Surname Meaning

see Whybrow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wiber family from?

You can see how Wiber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wiber families living in Essex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Wiber's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wiber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiber 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 Wiber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiber. 80% of Wiber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Dressmaker
    20%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wiber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiber 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 652 immigration records available for the last name Wiber. 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 405 military records available for the last name Wiber. For the veterans among your Wiber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiber lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Wiber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wiber in 1955 was 56, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiber 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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