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Westley Family History

Westley Name Meaning

English (Leicestershire and Northamptonshire): variant of Wesley .

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


Similar surnames: Wesley, Wattley, Weakley, Wheetley, Watley, Keatley, Estey, Lessley

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Where is the Westley family from?

You can see how Westley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Westley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 316 Westley families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Westley's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Westley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westley 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 Westley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Westley. 8% of Westley men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Westley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westley were Incapacitated 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 1939

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Carpenter joiner
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Westley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westley 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Westley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Westley. For the veterans among your Westley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Westley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Westley in 1945 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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