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Wiloughby Family History

Wiloughby 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: Willoughby, Loughry, Wilby, Lough, Loughney, Doughty, Slough, Plough

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Where is the Wiloughby family from?

You can see how Wiloughby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiloughby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiloughby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wiloughby families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiloughby's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wiloughby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiloughby 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 Wiloughby ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiloughby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiloughby 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wiloughby. 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 125 military records available for the last name Wiloughby. For the veterans among your Wiloughby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiloughby lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Wiloughby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiloughby in 1979 was 83, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiloughby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiloughby 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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