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Wilbrett Family History

Wilbrett 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, Willett, Gilbreth, Brett, Gilbert, Wilfert, Sibbett, Wilcott

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Where is the Wilbrett family from?

You can see how Wilbrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbrett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilbrett family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilbrett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilbrett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilbrett 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 55 census records available for the last name Wilbrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbrett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wilbrett. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wilbrett. For the veterans among your Wilbrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbrett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Wilbrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wilbrett in 1970 was 87, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilbrett 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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