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Wilberger Family History

Wilberger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wilberg

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wilberger family from?

You can see how Wilberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wilberger family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilberger's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Wilberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilberger 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 Wilberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilberger. 42% of Wilberger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wilberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilberger were Manager and Stenographer.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Wilberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Wilberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilberger 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Wilberger. 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 281 military records available for the last name Wilberger. For the veterans among your Wilberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilberger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wilberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wilberger in 1955 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilberger 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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