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Westermair Family History

Westermair 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: Westerman, Westermann, Westerkamp, Westermeyer, Westerhaus, Hesterman

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Where is the Westermair family from?

You can see how Westermair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westermair family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Westermair family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Westermair's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Westermair families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Westermair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westermair 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Westermair. 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 111 military records available for the last name Westermair. For the veterans among your Westermair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westermair lifespan?

Average Westermair life expectancy in 1963 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westermair 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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