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Westner Family History

Westner 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: Wester, Wessner, Wesner, Kestner, Weltner, Esther, Kastner, Tester

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Where is the Westner family from?

You can see how Westner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Westner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Westner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Westner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Westner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westner 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 Westner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westner. 32% of Westner men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Westner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westner were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Westner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Westner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westner 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Westner. 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 780 military records available for the last name Westner. For the veterans among your Westner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Westner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Westner in 1965 was 79, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westner 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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