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Weybourne Family History

Weybourne 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: Melbourne, Welbourn, Welborne, Wilbourne, Bourne, Laybourn, Welborn

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Where is the Weybourne family from?

You can see how Weybourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weybourne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Weybourne families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weybourne's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Weybourne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weybourne 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 Weybourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weybourne. 100% of Weybourne men worked as a Colliery Hewer.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Weybourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weybourne 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Weybourne. 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 11 military records available for the last name Weybourne. For the veterans among your Weybourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weybourne lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weybourne

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