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Willbanks Name Meaning

English: variant of Wilbanks .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wilbanks, Willams, Willan, Sillman, Tillman, Willson, Wollan, Gillean

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Where is the Willbanks family from?

You can see how Willbanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willbanks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willbanks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Willbanks families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Willbanks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willbanks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willbanks 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 Willbanks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willbanks. 34% of Willbanks men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Willbanks women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willbanks were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Willbanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willbanks 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Willbanks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Willbanks. For the veterans among your Willbanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willbanks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Willbanks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Willbanks in 1962 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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