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Westbur Family History

Westbur 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: Westbury, Westby, Westberg, Westrum, Wester, Westrup, Westbay, Nestor

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Where is the Westbur family from?

You can see how Westbur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westbur family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Westbur families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Westbur's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Westbur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westbur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Westbur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westbur 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Westbur. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Westbur. For the veterans among your Westbur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westbur lifespan?

Average Westbur life expectancy in 1997 was 27 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westbur ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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