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Websley Family History

Websley 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: Wesley, Webley, Wensley, Worsley, Wansley, Hemsley, Hensley, Heasley

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Where is the Websley family from?

You can see how Websley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Websley family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Websley family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Websley's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Websley families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Websley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Websley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Websley. 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 military records available for the last name Websley. For the veterans among your Websley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Websley

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