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Weybright Name Meaning

Part-Americanized form of German Weibrecht (see Waybright ).

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


Similar surnames: Waybright, Ebright, Bright, Rubright, Lambright, Albright, Woolbright

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Where is the Weybright family from?

You can see how Weybright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weybright family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weybright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Weybright families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Weybright's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Weybright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weybright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weybright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weybright. 38% of Weybright men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Weybright women worked as a Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weybright were Janitor and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Janitor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wife
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weybright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weybright 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Weybright. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 267 military records available for the last name Weybright. For the veterans among your Weybright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weybright lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Weybright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weybright in 1955 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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