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Westcar Family History

Westcar Surname Meaning

see Wesker.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Westcar family from?

You can see how Westcar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westcar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Westcar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Westcar families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Westcar's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Westcar families in 1891.
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What did your Westcar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ironstone Getter H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Westcar. 100% of Westcar men worked as an Ironstone Getter H W and 78% of Westcar 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ironstone Getter H W
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Office Cleaner
    23%

What Westcar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Westcar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westcar 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Westcar. 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 12 military records available for the last name Westcar. For the veterans among your Westcar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westcar lifespan?

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