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Wirby Family History

Wirby 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, Kirby, Worby, Irby, Wisby, Darby, Corby, Wirth, Kilby, Carby

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Where is the Wirby family from?

You can see how Wirby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirby family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wirby families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirby's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Wirby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirby 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 56 census records available for the last name Wirby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirby 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wirby. 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 Wirby. For the veterans among your Wirby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirby lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Wirby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wirby in 1980 was 66, and 79 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wirby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirby 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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