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Weatherbie Family History

Weatherbie Name 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: Weatherbee, Weatherby, Wetherbee, Weathersbee, Weatherman, Weatherly

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Where is the Weatherbie family from?

You can see how Weatherbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weatherbie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weatherbie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Weatherbie families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 77% of all the recorded Weatherbie's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Weatherbie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weatherbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weatherbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weatherbie. 79% of Weatherbie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    79%
  • Farm Operator
    22%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weatherbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weatherbie 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Weatherbie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 719 military records available for the last name Weatherbie. For the veterans among your Weatherbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weatherbie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weatherbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Weatherbie in 1962 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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