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Wildbur Family History

Wildbur 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: Wilbur, Wilburn, Wilder, Wilber, Willburn, Wildner, Walburg, Wild

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Where is the Wildbur family from?

You can see how Wildbur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildbur family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Wildbur families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Wildbur families living in Leicestershire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Wildbur's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Wildbur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildbur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wildbur ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wildbur. 100% of Wildbur men worked as a Bricklayer and 72% of Wildbur 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid
    15%
  • Boot shoe Machinist
    15%

What Wildbur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Wildbur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildbur 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Wildbur. 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 67 military records available for the last name Wildbur. For the veterans among your Wildbur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildbur lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wildbur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wildbur in 1966 was 66, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wildbur 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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