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Whitbray Family History

Whitbray 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, Whitney, Whitebread, Whinery, Whitty, Whobrey, Whitman

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Where is the Whitbray family from?

You can see how Whitbray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitbray family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whitbray families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Whitbray families living in Huntingdonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitbray's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Whitbray families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Whitbray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitbray 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 Whitbray. 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 10 military records available for the last name Whitbray. For the veterans among your Whitbray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitbray lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Whitbray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Whitbray in 1964 was 75, and 80 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitbray 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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