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Whyborn Family History

Whyborn Surname Meaning

see Wyborn.

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


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Where is the Whyborn family from?

You can see how Whyborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyborn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whyborn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Whyborn families living in Kent. This was about 17% of all the recorded Whyborn's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Whyborn families in 1891.
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What did your Whyborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whyborn. 50% of Whyborn men worked as a Grocers Assistant and 82% of Whyborn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whyborn were Nursery Worker Glasshouse Food Production and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grocers Assistant
    50%
  • Nursery Worker Glasshouse Food Production
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Brush Machinist
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whyborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyborn 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Whyborn. 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 131 military records available for the last name Whyborn. For the veterans among your Whyborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whyborn lifespan?

Average Whyborn life expectancy in 1973 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whyborn 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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