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Westerterp Family History

Westerterp 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: Westerberg, Wetterer, Westerbeck, Westerkamp, Westervelt, Westenberg

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Where is the Westerterp family from?

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

There are 69 census records available for the last name Westerterp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westerterp 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Westerterp. 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 48 military records available for the last name Westerterp. For the veterans among your Westerterp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westerterp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Westerterp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Westerterp in 1963 was 68, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westerterp 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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