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Whyberd Family History

Whyberd Surname Meaning

From the Middle English male personal name Wibert which is either from Old English Wīgbeorht (wīg ‘battle’ + beorht ‘bright’).

Alternatively, it may also stem from Old French Wibert, which is derived from the Continental Germanic Wigbert.

This name corresponds with the Old English version.

Thus, the origins of Wibert showcase a blend of cultural influences from English and French.

Overall, the name reflects a rich linguistic history associated with strength and brightness.

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


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You can see how Whyberd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyberd family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Whyberd families living in Essex. This was about 58% of all the recorded Whyberd's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Whyberd families in 1891.
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What did your Whyberd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whyberd. 92% of Whyberd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Clothing Machinist
    9%

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Whyberd. 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 62 military records available for the last name Whyberd. For the veterans among your Whyberd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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