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Waby Family History

Waby Surname Meaning

see Walby.

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


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Where is the Waby family from?

You can see how Waby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Waby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 137 Waby families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Waby's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Waby families in 1891.
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What did your Waby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waby. 34% of Waby men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Waby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waby were Poultryman cowman and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Labourer
    23%
  • Poultryman cowman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Waby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waby 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Waby. 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 183 military records available for the last name Waby. For the veterans among your Waby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Waby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Waby in 1963 was 78, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waby 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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