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Wihlberg Family History

Wihlberg 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: Wilberg, Wahlberg, Wohlberg, Walberg, Sahlberg, Silberg, Milberg

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Where is the Wihlberg family from?

You can see how Wihlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wihlberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wihlberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wihlberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wihlberg families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wihlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wihlberg 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wihlberg. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wihlberg. For the veterans among your Wihlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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