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Whebby Family History

Whebby 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: Webb, Hubby, Whitby, Hobby, Shelby, Welby, Hebb, Hebbe, Hemby, Wherry

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Where is the Whebby family from?

You can see how Whebby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whebby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Whebby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Whebby families living in Somerset. This was about 45% of all the recorded Whebby's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Whebby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whebby 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 Whebby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whebby. 100% of Whebby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whebby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Whebby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whebby 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Whebby. 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 143 military records available for the last name Whebby. For the veterans among your Whebby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whebby lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Whebby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Whebby in 1973 was 85, and 69 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whebby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whebby 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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