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Weerstra Family History

Weerstra 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: Veenstra, Feenstra, Westra, Heemstra, Hoekstra, Weers, Terpstra

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Where is the Weerstra family from?

You can see how Weerstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weerstra family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Weerstra families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Weerstra's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Weerstra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weerstra 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 113 census records available for the last name Weerstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weerstra 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Weerstra. 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 11 military records available for the last name Weerstra. For the veterans among your Weerstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weerstra lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Weerstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weerstra in 1968 was 61, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weerstra 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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