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Westaver Family History

Westaver 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: Westover, Weaver, Wester, Staver, Westwater, Mestayer, Westhafer

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Where is the Westaver family from?

You can see how Westaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westaver family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westaver families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Westaver families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Westaver's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Westaver families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westaver 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 Westaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Attendant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westaver. 100% of Westaver men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Westaver women worked as an Attendant.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

What Westaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Westaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westaver 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Westaver. 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 31 military records available for the last name Westaver. For the veterans among your Westaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westaver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Westaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Westaver in 1963 was 91, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westaver 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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