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Wilabay Family History

Wilabay Surname 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: Wilby, Labay, Wilday, Balaban, Laban, Gilboy, Dilday, Willey, William

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Where is the Wilabay family from?

You can see how Wilabay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilabay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilabay families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Wilabay families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wilabay's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wilabay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilabay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilabay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilabay. 100% of Wilabay 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wilabay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Wilabay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilabay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wilabay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wilabay. For the veterans among your Wilabay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilabay lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Wilabay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wilabay in 1978 was 71, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilabay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilabay 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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