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Whidbee Family History

Whidbee Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whitby.

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


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Where is the Whidbee family from?

You can see how Whidbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whidbee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whidbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Whidbee families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Whidbee's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Whidbee families in 1911.
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What did your Whidbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whidbee. 52% of Whidbee men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Whidbee women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whidbee were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    25%

What Whidbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whidbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whidbee 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Whidbee. 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 400 military records available for the last name Whidbee. For the veterans among your Whidbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whidbee lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Whidbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Whidbee in 1942 was 26, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whidbee 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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