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Wilbois Family History

Wilbois 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: Willis, Wilhoit, Wilbers, Willows, Wilborn, Wilbon, Wilton, Gilboy

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Where is the Wilbois family from?

You can see how Wilbois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbois family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilbois families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wilbois's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilbois families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilbois 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 99 census records available for the last name Wilbois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbois 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wilbois. 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 48 military records available for the last name Wilbois. For the veterans among your Wilbois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbois lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wilbois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wilbois in 1969 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbois 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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