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Wostley Family History

Wostley 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: Wortley, Westley, Costley, Ostler, Worsley, Mosley, Postle, Woolley

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Where is the Wostley family from?

You can see how Wostley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wostley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wostley family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wostley's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Wostley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Wostley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wostley 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 immigration records available for the last name Wostley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wostley. For the veterans among your Wostley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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