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Westay Family History

Westay 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: Westby, Westbay, Estay, Westry, Westray, Testa, Westen, Mestas

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Where is the Westay family from?

You can see how Westay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westay family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Westay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Westay family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Westay's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Westay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Westay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westay 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 Westay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Westay. For the veterans among your Westay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westay 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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