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Westaby Family History

Westaby Surname Meaning

see Westoby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Westaby family from?

You can see how Westaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westaby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 106 Westaby families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Westaby's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Westaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westaby 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 Westaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Westaby. 100% of Westaby men worked as a Farmer and 84% of Westaby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Westaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westaby 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Westaby. 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 233 military records available for the last name Westaby. For the veterans among your Westaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westaby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Westaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Westaby in 1967 was 94, and 18 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westaby 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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