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Whibby Family History

Whibby 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: Whitby, Whidby, Hubby, Wilby, Hobby, Kibby, Whitty, Wisby, Hibbs

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Where is the Whibby family from?

You can see how Whibby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whibby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whibby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whibby family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Whibby's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Whibby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whibby 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 Whibby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whibby. 100% of Whibby 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 Whibby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Whibby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whibby 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Whibby. 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 14 military records available for the last name Whibby. For the veterans among your Whibby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whibby lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Whibby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Whibby in 1971 was 77, and 90 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whibby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whibby 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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