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Waybright Family History

Waybright Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weibrecht or Weybrecht from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle war’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

(see Weybright).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waybright family from?

You can see how Waybright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waybright family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waybright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Waybright families living in Virginia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Waybright's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Waybright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waybright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waybright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waybright. 25% of Waybright men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Waybright women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waybright were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Waybright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waybright 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Waybright. 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 988 military records available for the last name Waybright. For the veterans among your Waybright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waybright lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Waybright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Waybright in 1957 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waybright 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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