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Wilbins Family History

Wilbins 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: Wilkins, Wilding, Filkins, Willing, Wilkin, Willits, Willens, Wilkens

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Where is the Wilbins family from?

You can see how Wilbins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wilbins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wilbins family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilbins's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wilbins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Wilbins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbins 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wilbins. 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 Wilbins. For the veterans among your Wilbins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Wilbins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wilbins in 1970 was 69, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbins 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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