Whyberd Family History

Whyberd Surname Meaning

From the Middle English male personal name Wibert which is either from Old English Wīgbeorht (wīg ‘battle’ + beorht ‘bright’).

Alternatively, it may also stem from Old French Wibert, which is derived from the Continental Germanic Wigbert.

This name corresponds with the Old English version.

Thus, the origins of Wibert showcase a blend of cultural influences from English and French.

Overall, the name reflects a rich linguistic history associated with strength and brightness.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Huber, Walberg, Hubert, Wymer, Hober, Wilbert, Haber, Weber, Herd, Hoberg

924	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
62	Military Records
10	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
13K	Member Trees

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Where is the Whyberd family from?

You can see how Whyberd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyberd family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Whyberd families living in Essex. This was about 58% of all the recorded Whyberd's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Whyberd families in 1891.

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What did your Whyberd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whyberd.

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Unpaid domestic duties

92%

clothing machinist

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Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Whyberd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyberd census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Whyberd. 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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Military Records

There are 62 military records available for the last name Whyberd. For the veterans among your Whyberd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Whyberd Surname Meaning

From the Middle English male personal name Wibert which is either from Old English Wīgbeorht (wīg ‘battle’ + beorht ‘bright’).

Alternatively, it may also stem from Old French Wibert, which is derived from the Continental Germanic Wigbert.

This name corresponds with the Old English version.

Thus, the origins of Wibert showcase a blend of cultural influences from English and French.

Overall, the name reflects a rich linguistic history associated with strength and brightness.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Whyberd family from?

What did your Whyberd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whyberd.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

92%

clothing machinist

What Whyberd family records will you find?

What is the average Whyberd lifespan?

Whyberd Family History

Whyberd Surname Meaning

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Whyberd Surname Meaning

15,000 record(s) for Whyberd

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Where is the Whyberd family from?

What did your Whyberd ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Whyberd family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Whyberd lifespan?

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