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Wilbur Family History

Wilbur Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wilber.

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


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Where is the Wilbur family from?

You can see how Wilbur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbur family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilbur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 47 Wilbur families living in Leicestershire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Wilbur's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Wilbur families in 1891.
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What did your Wilbur ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hosiery Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wilbur. 100% of Wilbur men worked as a Hosiery Maker and 73% of Wilbur 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

  • Hosiery Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Hosiery Linker
    19%
  • Shorthand Typist
    10%

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Census Records

There are 107,000 census records available for the last name Wilbur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbur 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilbur. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Wilbur. For the veterans among your Wilbur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbur lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wilbur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wilbur in 1947 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbur 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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