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Wybie Family History

Wybie 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: Wylie, Wyble, Wynne, Mabie, Dobie, Dubie, Wible, Wyche, Wable, Obie

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Where is the Wybie family from?

You can see how Wybie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wybie family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Wybie families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wybie's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Wybie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wybie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wybie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wybie 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wybie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wybie. For the veterans among your Wybie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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