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Wilbourn Family History

Wilbourn Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wilburn.

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


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Where is the Wilbourn family from?

You can see how Wilbourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbourn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilbourn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 47 Wilbourn families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wilbourn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilbourn families in 1891.
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What did your Wilbourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, River Bargeman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wilbourn. 100% of Wilbourn men worked as a River Bargeman and 96% of Wilbourn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • River Bargeman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Wilbourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wilbourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbourn 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Wilbourn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilbourn. For the veterans among your Wilbourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbourn lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Wilbourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilbourn in 1940 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilbourn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbourn 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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