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Wilsbacher Family History

Wilsbacher 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: Weilbacher, Mosbacher, Hilscher, Wischer, Wombacher, Limbacher

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Where is the Wilsbacher family from?

You can see how Wilsbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsbacher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wilsbacher families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilsbacher's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Wilsbacher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsbacher 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 Wilsbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilsbacher. 100% of Wilsbacher men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wilsbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Wilsbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsbacher 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wilsbacher. 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 55 military records available for the last name Wilsbacher. For the veterans among your Wilsbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsbacher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Wilsbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wilsbacher in 1965 was 46, and 87 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilsbacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsbacher 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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