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Wilbin Family History

Wilbin 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: Wilkin, Filbin, Wilbon, Albin, Wilton, Wilding, Wilby, Wiggin, Gilpin

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Where is the Wilbin family from?

You can see how Wilbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wilbin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Wilbin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wilbin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Wilbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wilbin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wilbin. For the veterans among your Wilbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbin lifespan?

Average Wilbin life expectancy in 1977 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbin 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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