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Wihbey Family History

Wihbey 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: Wisbey, Wilby, Willey, Wibben, Wigley, Wimbley, Wiley, Wisby, Winney

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Where is the Wihbey family from?

You can see how Wihbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wihbey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wihbey family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wihbey's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Wihbey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wihbey 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 41 census records available for the last name Wihbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wihbey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wihbey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wihbey. For the veterans among your Wihbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wihbey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wihbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wihbey in 1969 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wihbey 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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