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Wilsbach Family History

Wilsbach 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: Weisbach, Wolbach, Railsback, Limbach, Welsch, Wallach, Halbach

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Where is the Wilsbach family from?

You can see how Wilsbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilsbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wilsbach families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wilsbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wilsbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Wilsbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsbach 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wilsbach. 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 66 military records available for the last name Wilsbach. For the veterans among your Wilsbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsbach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wilsbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wilsbach in 1966 was 68, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsbach 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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