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Wildberg Family History

Wildberg 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: Wilberg, Walberg, Silberg, Kindberg, Milberg, Wilbert, Gilberg

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Where is the Wildberg family from?

You can see how Wildberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wildberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wildberg families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wildberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wildberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildberg 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 Wildberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wildberg. 50% of Wildberg men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Wildberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Wildberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildberg 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Wildberg. 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 70 military records available for the last name Wildberg. For the veterans among your Wildberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Wildberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wildberg in 1968 was 91, and 92 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wildberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wildberg 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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