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Whedbee Name Meaning

English: variant of Whidby itself probably a variant of Whitby . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Whidbee, Wheeles, Shedden, Wetherbee, Webber, Bebee, Whetten, Hebble

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Where is the Whedbee family from?

You can see how Whedbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whedbee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whedbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Whedbee families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whedbee's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Whedbee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whedbee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whedbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whedbee. 24% of Whedbee men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Plasterer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whedbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whedbee 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Whedbee. 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 496 military records available for the last name Whedbee. For the veterans among your Whedbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whedbee lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Whedbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Whedbee in 1954 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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