This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Whyburn family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Whyburn Family History

Whyburn 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: Winburn, Wilburn, Rayburn, Pyburn, Walburn, Thoburn, Welburn, Reyburn

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Whyburn family from?

You can see how Whyburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Whyburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Whyburn families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whyburn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whyburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whyburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Whyburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whyburn. 100% of Whyburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Whyburn | Data not to scale

*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 Whyburn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Whyburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyburn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Whyburn

Passenger Lists

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Whyburn. 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.

View all Whyburn immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Whyburn. For the veterans among your Whyburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Whyburn military records

You've only scratched the surface of Whyburn family history

Discover More

What is the average Whyburn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Whyburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whyburn in 1969 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whyburn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whyburn 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Whyburn family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial