Wilber Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wilber Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wilber family

Profession Census Frequency
School 19
Coal Miner Hewer 6
Weaver 3
Bobbin Taker Off In Worsted Spinning Mill 2
Barmaid 1
Copy Holder 1
Errand Boy 1
Packer At Laundry 1
Boot Pairer 1
Card Grinder (wool) 1
Dressmaker 1
Hairdresser Master 1
Housekeeper 1
Lifter Twining Off In Worsted Spinning Mill 1
Plasterer Of Building 1
Roving Man Worsted Spinner 1
School (see) 1
Top & Noil Packer 1
Winder (worsted Spinning Mill) 1
Worsted Spinner 1
Carpenter Builder 1
Chemist Assistant 1
Fancy Hosiery 1
Hoseiery Hand 1
Shopkeeper 1

Wilber Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Walber 83% 479
2 Wilber 100% 460
3 Welber 83% 229
4 Wolber 83% 204
5 Wilbur 83% 163

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The surname Wilber is the 2nd most popular variant of Walber.

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