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Wilburs Family History

Wilburs 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: Wilburn, Wilbur, Wilbers, Walburg, Wilbert, Kilburn, Winburn, Wilberg

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Where is the Wilburs family from?

You can see how Wilburs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilburs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilburs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wilburs family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilburs's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Wilburs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Wilburs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilburs 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wilburs. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wilburs. For the veterans among your Wilburs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilburs lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Wilburs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wilburs in 1980 was 74, and 64 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilburs 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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