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Westermeyer Family History

Westermeyer Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for a tenant farmer who lived on a farm or estate situated to the west of a settlement.

From Middle High German wester ‘westerly’ + meier ‘tenant farmer’.

(see Meyer).

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


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Where is the Westermeyer family from?

You can see how Westermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westermeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westermeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Westermeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 49% of all the recorded Westermeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Westermeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Westermeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westermeyer. 32% of Westermeyer men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Westermeyer women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westermeyer were Farm and Stenographer.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    30%
  • Shoe Worker
    30%
  • House Work
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westermeyer 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Westermeyer. 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 655 military records available for the last name Westermeyer. For the veterans among your Westermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westermeyer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Westermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Westermeyer in 1958 was 39, and 91 in 2004.

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