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Weby Family History

Weby 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: Webb, Welby, Wery, Eby, Wey, Wesby, Wehby, Wei, Rey, Wen

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Where is the Weby family from?

You can see how Weby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Weby family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weby's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Weby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weby 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 140 census records available for the last name Weby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weby 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Weby. 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 7 military records available for the last name Weby. For the veterans among your Weby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weby 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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