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Whigby Family History

Whigby 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: Whitby, Higby, Whidby, Wilby, Whitty, Bigby, Wisby, Rigby, Digby

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Where is the Whigby family from?

You can see how Whigby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whigby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whigby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Whigby family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Whigby's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Whigby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whigby 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 85 census records available for the last name Whigby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whigby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whigby. 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 18 military records available for the last name Whigby. For the veterans among your Whigby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whigby lifespan?

Average Whigby life expectancy in 1992 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whigby 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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