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Wilbourne Family History

Wilbourne Name Meaning

English (Derbyshire): variant of Wilburn .

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


Similar surnames: Wilbourn, Wilborn, Milbourne, Kilbourne, Willburn, Willborn, Wilbon

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Where is the Wilbourne family from?

You can see how Wilbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Wilbourne families living in Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wilbourne's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Wilbourne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilbourne 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 Wilbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilbourne. 16% of Wilbourne men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Wilbourne women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilbourne were Machinist and Cook. .

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Musician
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wilbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbourne 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Wilbourne. 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 590 military records available for the last name Wilbourne. For the veterans among your Wilbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbourne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wilbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wilbourne in 1964 was 64, and 70 in 2004.

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