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Walbye Family History

Walbye 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: Walby, Dalby, Wilby, Wale, Waldie, Welby, Albee, Wally, Waltke, Wable

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Where is the Walbye family from?

You can see how Walbye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walbye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walbye family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Walbye's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Walbye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walbye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Walbye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walbye 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Walbye. 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 14 military records available for the last name Walbye. For the veterans among your Walbye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walbye lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Walbye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Walbye in 1972 was 52, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walbye 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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