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Westgate Family History

Westgate Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from minor places so called in Durham, Kent, Northumberland, or Wiltshire, the evidence being strongest for Kent, each of which are named from Middle English west ‘west’ + gate ‘gate’.

In northern and eastern areas, the term refers to ‘street’ (from Old Norse gata).

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


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Where is the Westgate family from?

You can see how Westgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westgate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Westgate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 171 Westgate families living in Sussex. This was about 28% of all the recorded Westgate's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Westgate families in 1891.
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What did your Westgate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Westgate. 15% of Westgate men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Westgate women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westgate were Police Constable and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Lorry Driver
    7%
  • Police Constable
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Westgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westgate 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Westgate. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Westgate. For the veterans among your Westgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westgate lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Westgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Westgate in 1944 was 34, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westgate 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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