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Whidbe Family History

Whidbe 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: Whidby, Whidbee, White, Weide, Whitby, Wride, Hidde, Wiebe, Whyde

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whidbe 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 16 census records available for the last name Whidbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whidbe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whidbe. 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 1 military records available for the last name Whidbe. For the veterans among your Whidbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whidbe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Whidbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Whidbe in 1969 was 66, and 52 in 1999.

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