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Wehby Family History

Wehby Surname Meaning

Arabic: variant of Wehbi. Bearers of this surname are mainly Christians.

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


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Where is the Wehby family from?

You can see how Wehby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wehby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wehby families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehby's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Wehby families in 1891.
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What did your Wehby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wehby. 36% of Wehby men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Plumber
    15%

What Wehby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Wehby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehby 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Wehby. 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 171 military records available for the last name Wehby. For the veterans among your Wehby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wehby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wehby in 1964 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehby 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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