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Willbanks Family History

Willbanks Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wilbanks.

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


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Where is the Willbanks family from?

You can see how Willbanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willbanks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willbanks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Willbanks families living in Cumberland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Willbanks's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Willbanks families in 1891.
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What did your Willbanks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Willbanks. 100% of Willbanks 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Willbanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willbanks 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Willbanks. 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 Willbanks. For the veterans among your Willbanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willbanks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Willbanks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Willbanks in 1962 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willbanks 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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