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Weathersby Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Weatherby with intrusive -s-. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wetherby, Weathersbee, Weatherbee, Weatherley, Weatherby, Wetherbee

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Where is the Weathersby family from?

You can see how Weathersby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weathersby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weathersby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Weathersby families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Weathersby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weathersby families in 1891.
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What did your Weathersby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cafe Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weathersby. 100% of Weathersby men worked as a Cafe Proprietor and 78% of Weathersby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cafe Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    23%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Weathersby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weathersby 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Weathersby. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Weathersby. For the veterans among your Weathersby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weathersby lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Weathersby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Weathersby in 1956 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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