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Wilburne Family History

Wilburne 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: Wilburn, Wilbourne, Kilburn, Winburn, Milburn, Swinburne, Milbourne

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Where is the Wilburne family from?

You can see how Wilburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilburne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilburne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Wilburne families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilburne's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wilburne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilburne 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 Wilburne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilburne. 67% of Wilburne men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wilburne women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wilburne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Wilburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilburne 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wilburne. 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 142 military records available for the last name Wilburne. For the veterans among your Wilburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilburne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Wilburne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wilburne in 1964 was 81, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilburne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilburne 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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