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Wilbeck Family History

Wilbeck 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: Dilbeck, Witbeck, Filbeck, Walbeck, Wilbert, Kolbeck, Willock

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Where is the Wilbeck family from?

You can see how Wilbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wilbeck family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilbeck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilbeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilbeck 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 Wilbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilbeck. 48% of Wilbeck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wilbeck women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    48%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wilbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbeck 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Wilbeck. 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 224 military records available for the last name Wilbeck. For the veterans among your Wilbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wilbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wilbeck in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbeck 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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