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Wibbens Family History

Wibbens 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: Wibben, Wibbels, Gibbens, Ribbens, Hibben, Wubben, Wiebers, Wiens

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Where is the Wibbens family from?

You can see how Wibbens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wibbens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wibbens families living in Iowa. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wibbens's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wibbens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wibbens 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 Wibbens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wibbens. 100% of Wibbens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wibbens women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Wibbens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Wibbens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wibbens 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wibbens. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wibbens. For the veterans among your Wibbens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wibbens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Wibbens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wibbens in 1965 was 73, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wibbens 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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