Westby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Westby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Westby family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 35
At Home 6
Hand Loom Weaver Cotton 6
Cotton Spinner 5
Lace Maker 5
Fishmonger 4
Errand Boy 3
Hand Loom Weaver 3
House Servant 3
Weaver 3
Farm Labourer 3
Wife Of Above 3
Tailor 3
Coal Dealer 2
Confectioner 2
Frame Tenter Factory 2
Hand Loom Weaver Worker 2
Power Loom Weaver Cotton 2
Spinner's Wife 2
Winder In A Factory 2
Annuitant 2
Boot Binder 2
Dress Maker 2
Lace Mender 2
Paper Maker 2

Westby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Westby 100% 2,627
2 Westoby 86% 2,207
3 Westaby 86% 186

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The surname Westby is the most popular version of all its varients

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