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Westropp Family History

Westropp Surname Meaning

see Westrop.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Westropp family from?

You can see how Westropp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westropp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Westropp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Westropp families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Westropp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Westropp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westropp 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 Westropp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Westropp. 60% of Westropp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    32%
  • Nil
    10%

What Westropp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westropp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westropp 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Westropp. 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 288 military records available for the last name Westropp. For the veterans among your Westropp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westropp lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Westropp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Westropp in 1965 was 79, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westropp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westropp 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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