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Whaby Family History

Whaby 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: Whary, Haby, Hay, Whaley, Wilby, Raby, Wahab, Haba, Whitby, Worby

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Where is the Whaby family from?

You can see how Whaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Whaby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whaby family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Whaby's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Whaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whaby 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 102 census records available for the last name Whaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaby 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Whaby. 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 15 military records available for the last name Whaby. For the veterans among your Whaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whaby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Whaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Whaby in 1969 was 73, and 37 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whaby 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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