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Westberg Family History

Westberg Surname Meaning

Scandinavian: ornamental or topographic name from väst or vest ‘west’ + berg ‘mountain hill’. In some cases the name could be habitational from a place so named.

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German west ‘west’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Westberg family from?

You can see how Westberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Westberg families living in Warwickshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Westberg's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Westberg families in 1891.
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What did your Westberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Westberg. 100% of Westberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Westberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westberg 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Westberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Westberg. For the veterans among your Westberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westberg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Westberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Westberg in 1949 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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