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Wiliby Family History

Wiliby 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: Wilby, Willey, Kilby, Welby, Walby, Wiley, Milby, Filby, Bilby, Wisby

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Where is the Wiliby family from?

You can see how Wiliby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiliby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiliby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wiliby families living in North Carolina. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wiliby's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wiliby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiliby 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 126 census records available for the last name Wiliby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiliby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wiliby. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wiliby. For the veterans among your Wiliby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiliby lifespan?

Average Wiliby life expectancy in 1986 was 52 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 Wiliby 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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