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Wilbret Family History

Wilbret 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: Wilbert, Bilbrey, Willet, Wilber, Gilbreth, Billet, Gilbert, Millet

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Where is the Wilbret family from?

You can see how Wilbret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbret family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilbret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wilbret families living in Michigan. This was about 92% of all the recorded Wilbret's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wilbret families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilbret 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 63 census records available for the last name Wilbret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbret 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wilbret. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wilbret. For the veterans among your Wilbret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbret lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Wilbret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wilbret in 1984 was 80, and 92 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbret 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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