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Westburg Family History

Westburg 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: Westbury, Westberg, Walburg, Westby, Washburn, Weinberg, Ostberg

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Where is the Westburg family from?

You can see how Westburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Westburg families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Westburg's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Westburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westburg 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 Westburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Westburg. 100% of Westburg 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Westburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westburg 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Westburg. 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 278 military records available for the last name Westburg. For the veterans among your Westburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westburg lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Westburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Westburg in 1954 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westburg 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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