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Westermann Family History

Westermann Surname Meaning

North German: from Middle Low German wester ‘westerly’ + man ‘man’ hence a topographic name for someone who lived to the west of a settlement

or a habitational name for one who had migrated from further west.

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


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Where is the Westermann family from?

You can see how Westermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westermann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Westermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Westermann families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Westermann's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Westermann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westermann 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 did your Westermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westermann. 41% of Westermann men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Westermann women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westermann were Carpenter and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • School Teacher
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Westermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westermann 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Westermann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Westermann. For the veterans among your Westermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westermann lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Westermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Westermann in 1952 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westermann 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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