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
Lace Maker 8
House Keeper 6
Agricultural Labourer 6
Cotton Weaver 5
Cotton Spinner 4
Cutler 4
Book Binder 3
Cotton Piecer 3
Hair Dresser 3
Ribbon Weaver 3
Domestic Servant 2
Dress Maker 2
Labourer 2
Painter 2
Surgeons Machinist 2
Warehouseman 2
Errand Girl 2
Laundress 2
Foot Carpenter 2
Farmer And Coal Dealer 1
Farmorly Weaver 1
Fly Tenter In Mill 1
General Fruit Dealer 1
Lady Wife Of I T F Westby 1

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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