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Whibberley Family History

Whibberley Surname Meaning

variant of Webley with post-medieval intrusive -r-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Whibberley family from?

You can see how Whibberley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whibberley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Whibberley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Whibberley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whibberley families in 1891.
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What did your Whibberley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whibberley. 100% of Whibberley 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%

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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Whibberley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whibberley 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Whibberley. 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 22 military records available for the last name Whibberley. For the veterans among your Whibberley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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