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Walbey Family History

Walbey Surname Meaning

see Walby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Walbey family from?

You can see how Walbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Walbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Walbey families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Walbey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walbey 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 Walbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Walbey. 100% of Walbey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Walbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walbey 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Walbey. 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 55 military records available for the last name Walbey. For the veterans among your Walbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walbey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Walbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Walbey in 1965 was 90, and 39 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walbey 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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