Origins of the Wilbey surname
About the Wilbeys
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Interesting facts about Wilbey
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Wilbeys most likely to marry?
What are the most common Wilbey first names?
George
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wilbeys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wilbeys in 1921
Cook Domestic
3
Dressmaker
3
House Keeper
2
Housemaid Domestic
2
Milliner
2
Common male occupations for Wilbeys in 1921
Carpenter
7
Shoe Maker
4
Agricultural Labourer
3
Gardener
3
Coal Hewer
2
