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Wilbon Family History

Wilbon Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Wilburn or Wilborn.

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


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Where is the Wilbon family from?

You can see how Wilbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilbon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Wilbon families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wilbon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilbon families in 1891.
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What did your Wilbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilbon. 100% of Wilbon 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Wilbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbon 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Wilbon. 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 564 military records available for the last name Wilbon. For the veterans among your Wilbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wilbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wilbon in 1949 was 31, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbon 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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