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Wihebrink Family History

Wihebrink Name 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: Hebrank, Willenbrink, Herink, Heidebrink, Herrick, Herring, Brink

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Where is the Wihebrink family from?

You can see how Wihebrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wihebrink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wihebrink families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wihebrink's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wihebrink families in 1920.
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What did your Wihebrink ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wihebrink ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Wihebrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wihebrink 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wihebrink. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Wihebrink. For the veterans among your Wihebrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wihebrink lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wihebrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wihebrink in 1963 was 81, and 66 in 2004.

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