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Westerbrook Family History

Westerbrook 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: Esterbrook, Westbrook, Easterbrook, Westerbeck, Mastenbrook

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Where is the Westerbrook family from?

You can see how Westerbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westerbrook family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westerbrook families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Westerbrook family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Westerbrook's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Westerbrook families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Westerbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westerbrook 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Westerbrook. 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 28 military records available for the last name Westerbrook. For the veterans among your Westerbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westerbrook lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Westerbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Westerbrook in 1978 was 65, and 97 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westerbrook 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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