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Weyley Family History

Weyley 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, Wegley, Werley, Henley, Weller, Medley, Seeley

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Where is the Weyley family from?

You can see how Weyley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Weyley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Weyley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weyley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weyley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Weyley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Weyley. 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 18 military records available for the last name Weyley. For the veterans among your Weyley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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