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Wilzbacher Family History

Wilzbacher 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: Weilbacher, Wombacher, Limbacher, Wilcher, Bacher, Witcher, Blacher

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Where is the Wilzbacher family from?

You can see how Wilzbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilzbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilzbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wilzbacher families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wilzbacher's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wilzbacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilzbacher 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 Wilzbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilzbacher. 34% of Wilzbacher men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bottler
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%

What Wilzbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Wilzbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilzbacher 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wilzbacher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Wilzbacher. For the veterans among your Wilzbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilzbacher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wilzbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilzbacher in 1963 was 79, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilzbacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilzbacher 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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