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Wesbey Family History

Wesbey Name 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, Wisbey, Wesby, Westby, Westen, Weber, Espey, Welby, Hesley

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Where is the Wesbey family from?

You can see how Wesbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wesbey families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wesbey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wesbey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesbey 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 Wesbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wesbey. 100% of Wesbey 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Wesbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Wesbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesbey 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wesbey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Wesbey. For the veterans among your Wesbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesbey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Wesbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wesbey in 1971 was 66, and 18 in 2000.

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