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Wesby Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Westby .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Westby, Erby, Kerby, Vesey, Wisbey, Welby, Esty, Wey, Wisby, Lisby

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Where is the Wesby family from?

You can see how Wesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wesby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wesby family living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wesby's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Wesby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wesby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesby. 55% of Wesby men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Wesby women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wesby were Car Washer and Laundress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Car Washer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesby 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Wesby. 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 178 military records available for the last name Wesby. For the veterans among your Wesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesby lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wesby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wesby in 1955 was 52, and 59 in 2004.

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