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Westerbeke Family History

Westerbeke 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: Westerbeck, Westerberg, Westermeyer, Westervelt, Westenberg

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Where is the Westerbeke family from?

You can see how Westerbeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westerbeke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Westerbeke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Westerbeke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Westerbeke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westerbeke 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 Westerbeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Westerbeke. 100% of Westerbeke women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Westerbeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Westerbeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westerbeke 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Westerbeke. 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 23 military records available for the last name Westerbeke. For the veterans among your Westerbeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westerbeke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Westerbeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Westerbeke in 1953 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westerbeke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westerbeke 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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