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Wilbanks Family History

Wilbanks Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wilbanks family from?

You can see how Wilbanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbanks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilbanks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wilbanks families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilbanks's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wilbanks families in 1891.
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What did your Wilbanks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilbanks. 100% of Wilbanks 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Wilbanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbanks 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Wilbanks. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Wilbanks. For the veterans among your Wilbanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbanks lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Wilbanks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wilbanks in 1948 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbanks 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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