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Westlye Family History

Westlye Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Similar surnames: Westby, Westlake, Wesely, Estle, Nestle, Westry, Westley, Postle, Weddle, Mestre

283	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
24	Military Records
77	Immigration Records
25	Census and Voter Lists
142	Member Trees

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Where is the Westlye family from?

You can see how Westlye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westlye family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Westlye family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Westlye's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Westlye families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westlye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Westlye family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 25 census records available for the last name Westlye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westlye census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 77 immigration records available for the last name Westlye. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 24 military records available for the last name Westlye. For the veterans among your Westlye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westlye lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1995, in the United States, Westlye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Westlye in 1954 was 32, and 81 in 1995.

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Westlye Surname Meaning

Where is the Westlye family from?

What Westlye family records will you find?

What is the average Westlye lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1995, in the United States, Westlye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Westlye in 1954 was 32, and 81 in 1995.

Westlye Family History

Westlye Surname Meaning

551 record(s) for Westlye

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Westlye Surname Meaning

551 record(s) for Westlye

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Where is the Westlye family from?

What Westlye family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Westlye lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Westlye family tree

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