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Westebbe Family History

Westebbe 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: Westby, Westen, Westgate, Tebbe, Westrope, Stubbe, Westerbeck

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Where is the Westebbe family from?

You can see how Westebbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westebbe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Westebbe family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Westebbe's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Westebbe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westebbe 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 6 census records available for the last name Westebbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westebbe 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Westebbe. 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 26 military records available for the last name Westebbe. For the veterans among your Westebbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westebbe lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Westebbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Westebbe in 1975 was 85, and 90 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westebbe 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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