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Whisby Family History

Whisby 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, Wisby, Whidby, Wilby, Whitty, Frisby, Risby, Lisby, Husby

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Where is the Whisby family from?

You can see how Whisby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whisby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Whisby families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Whisby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whisby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisby 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 Whisby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whisby. 100% of Whisby 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 Whisby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Whisby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisby 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Whisby. 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 37 military records available for the last name Whisby. For the veterans among your Whisby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisby lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Whisby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whisby in 1959 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whisby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisby 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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