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Westerwick Family History

Westerwick 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: Westerbeck, Westrick, Westrich, Bestwick, Warwick, Beswick, Esterline

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Where is the Westerwick family from?

You can see how Westerwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westerwick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westerwick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Westerwick family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Westerwick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Westerwick families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Westerwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westerwick 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Westerwick. 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 30 military records available for the last name Westerwick. For the veterans among your Westerwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westerwick lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Westerwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Westerwick in 1973 was 68, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westerwick 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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