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Wilbrink Family History

Wilbrink 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: Wildrick, Kilbride, Gilbride, Wilding, Brink, Willing, Willenbrink

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Where is the Wilbrink family from?

You can see how Wilbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbrink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilbrink families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilbrink's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wilbrink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilbrink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wilbrink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Wilbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbrink 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Wilbrink. 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 Wilbrink. For the veterans among your Wilbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbrink lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wilbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wilbrink in 1965 was 72, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbrink 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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