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Westburry Family History

Westburry 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: Westbury, Westberry, Westby, Westberg, Astbury, Westbay, Westry

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Where is the Westburry family from?

You can see how Westburry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westburry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Westburry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Westburry families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Westburry's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Westburry families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Westburry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westburry 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Westburry. 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 7 military records available for the last name Westburry. For the veterans among your Westburry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westburry lifespan?

Average Westburry life expectancy in 1972 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westburry 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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