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Virby Family History

Virby Surname 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: Kirby, Viray, Irby, Darby, Virgo, Wilby, Corby, Kilby, Carby, Worby

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Where is the Virby family from?

You can see how Virby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Virby families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Virby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Virby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Virby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virby 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Virby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Virby. For the veterans among your Virby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Virby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Virby in 1972 was 72, and 91 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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