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Wibright Family History

Wibright 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: Wright, Bright, Waybright, Albright, Jinright, Weybright, Ebright

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Where is the Wibright family from?

You can see how Wibright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wibright family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wibright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wibright families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wibright's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wibright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wibright 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 Wibright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wibright. 100% of Wibright men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wibright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Wibright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wibright 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wibright. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wibright. For the veterans among your Wibright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wibright lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wibright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wibright in 1965 was 77, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wibright

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wibright 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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