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Westergom Family History

Westergom 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: Westerholm, Westrom, Westerhold, Westbrook, Westberg, Westerman

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Where is the Westergom family from?

You can see how Westergom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westergom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Westergom family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Westergom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Westergom families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Westergom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westergom 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 Westergom. 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 73 military records available for the last name Westergom. For the veterans among your Westergom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westergom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Westergom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Westergom in 1967 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westergom 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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