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Westergren Family History

Westergren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of (an altered form of) the elements väster ‘western’ + gren ‘branch’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Westergren family from?

You can see how Westergren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westergren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westergren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Westergren family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Westergren's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Westergren families in 1891.
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What did your Westergren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Westergren. 100% of Westergren women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Westergren. 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 242 military records available for the last name Westergren. For the veterans among your Westergren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westergren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Westergren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Westergren in 1963 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

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