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Weiby Family History

Weiby 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: Welby, Leiby, Wesby, Wehby, Wei, Leib, Westby, Webb, Wein, Weith

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Where is the Weiby family from?

You can see how Weiby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Weiby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Weiby family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Weiby's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Weiby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiby 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 Weiby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weiby. 43% of Weiby men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Weiby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Weiby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiby 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Weiby. 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 56 military records available for the last name Weiby. For the veterans among your Weiby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Weiby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weiby in 1967 was 87, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weiby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiby 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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