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Wilbank Family History

Wilbank 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: Wiltbank, Wilbanks, Wiland, Kilbane, Willan, Willbanks, Wilbon, Bank

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Where is the Wilbank family from?

You can see how Wilbank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilbank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wilbank families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilbank's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilbank families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilbank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilbank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilbank. 36% of Wilbank men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wilbank women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilbank were Mechanic and Battery Filler. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Battery Filler
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilbank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbank 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wilbank. 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 149 military records available for the last name Wilbank. For the veterans among your Wilbank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbank lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wilbank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wilbank in 1959 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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