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Westera Family History

Westera 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: Wester, Westra, Western, Tester, Bester, Pester, Nester, Lester

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Where is the Westera family from?

You can see how Westera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Westera family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Westera's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Westera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westera 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 209 census records available for the last name Westera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westera 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Westera. 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 9 military records available for the last name Westera. For the veterans among your Westera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westera lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Westera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Westera in 1967 was 80, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westera 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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