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Wibby Family History

Wibby 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, Kibby, Wisby, Gibby, Libby, Bibby, Kibbe, Webb, Hubby, Kilby

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Where is the Wibby family from?

You can see how Wibby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wibby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wibby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Wibby families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wibby's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Wibby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wibby 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 Wibby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nil and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wibby. 100% of Wibby men worked as a Nil and 100% of Wibby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Nil
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wibby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Wibby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wibby 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Wibby. 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 55 military records available for the last name Wibby. For the veterans among your Wibby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wibby lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wibby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wibby in 1958 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wibby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wibby 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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