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Westbay Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian or Swedish Westby .

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


Similar surnames: Westby, Westman, Estey, Westberry, Stray, Pettay, Westgard, Wesely

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Where is the Westbay family from?

You can see how Westbay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westbay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Westbay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Westbay families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Westbay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Westbay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westbay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westbay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westbay. 53% of Westbay men worked as a Farming and 58% of Westbay women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westbay were Farmer and Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    53%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    58%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westbay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westbay 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Westbay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 385 military records available for the last name Westbay. For the veterans among your Westbay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westbay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Westbay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Westbay in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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