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Whobrey Family History

Whobrey Surname Meaning

Possibly English. There is an English placename Whoberley in the West Midlands which may perhaps have given rise to the surname

although it is not found in current English records.

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


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Where is the Whobrey family from?

You can see how Whobrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whobrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whobrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Whobrey families living in Kentucky. This was about 84% of all the recorded Whobrey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Whobrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whobrey 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 Whobrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whobrey. 32% of Whobrey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Whobrey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whobrey were Farm Laborer and Laundress.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Whobrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whobrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whobrey 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Whobrey. 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 354 military records available for the last name Whobrey. For the veterans among your Whobrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whobrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Whobrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whobrey in 1963 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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