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Wellby Family History

Wellby Surname Meaning

see Welby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wellby family from?

You can see how Wellby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wellby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Wellby families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wellby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wellby families in 1891.
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What did your Wellby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Diamond Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wellby. 100% of Wellby men worked as a Diamond Merchant and 79% of Wellby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Diamond Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wellby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellby 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Wellby. 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 164 military records available for the last name Wellby. For the veterans among your Wellby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellby 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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