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Weilbye Family History

Weilbye 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: Wilby, Weible, Welby, Beilby, Melbye, Westby, Kilby, Weide, Whitby

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Where is the Weilbye family from?

You can see how Weilbye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weilbye family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Weilbye family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Weilbye's in USA. California had the highest population of Weilbye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weilbye 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 94 census records available for the last name Weilbye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weilbye 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Weilbye. 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 8 military records available for the last name Weilbye. For the veterans among your Weilbye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weilbye lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Weilbye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Weilbye in 1966 was 85, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weilbye 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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