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Westco Family History

Westco 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, Westen, Esco, Vesco, Westcott, West, Sesto, Wester, Weston

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Where is the Westco family from?

You can see how Westco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Westco family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Westco's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Westco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westco 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 7 census records available for the last name Westco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westco 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Westco. 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 7 military records available for the last name Westco. For the veterans among your Westco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westco lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Westco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Westco in 1987 was 94, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westco 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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