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Wibbell Family History

Wibbell 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: Wibbels, Isbell, Wivell, Wibben, Dibrell, Widell, Windell, Ziebell

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Where is the Wibbell family from?

You can see how Wibbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wibbell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wibbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wibbell families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wibbell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wibbell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wibbell 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 46 census records available for the last name Wibbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wibbell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wibbell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wibbell. For the veterans among your Wibbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wibbell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1982, in the United States, Wibbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wibbell in 1961 was 66, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wibbell 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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