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Westhorp Family History

Westhorp Surname Meaning

From any of the various places of this name such as Westhorpe (Suffolk) and Westhorpe in Southwell (Notts) named with Old English west or Old Scandinavian vestr ‘west western’ + Old English þrop or Old Scandinavian þorp ‘hamlet outlying farmstead’.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Westhorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westhorp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Westhorp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Westhorp families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Westhorp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Westhorp families in 1891.
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What did your Westhorp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Westhorp. 92% of Westhorp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westhorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westhorp 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Westhorp. 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 59 military records available for the last name Westhorp. For the veterans among your Westhorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westhorp lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Westhorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Westhorp in 2002 was 89, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westhorp 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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