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Wuebben Family History

Wuebben Surname Meaning

North German and East Frisian (Wübben): see Wubben.

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


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Where is the Wuebben family from?

You can see how Wuebben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuebben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuebben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wuebben families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wuebben's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wuebben families in 1880.
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What did your Wuebben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wuebben. 59% of Wuebben men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wuebben women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wuebben were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Wuebben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Wuebben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuebben 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wuebben. 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 104 military records available for the last name Wuebben. For the veterans among your Wuebben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuebben lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wuebben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wuebben in 1951 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuebben 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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