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 77
Lace Maker 8
Cotton Weaver 7
Painter 4
Reed Maker Spinner Machine 4
Cotton Spinner 3
Farmers Son 3
Fruiterer 3
General Servant 2
Coal Miner 2
Cotton Operative 2
Cotton Reacher 2
Farmers Daughter 2
General Labourer 2
House Keeper 2
Piecer In Cotton Mill 2
Dress Maker 2
Gas Fitter 2
Grocer Assistant 2
Cutler 2
Annuitant 2
Draper & C 2
Cigar Maker 2
Iron Turner 2
Lace Finisher 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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