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Westin Family History

Westin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name formed with an altered form of the (placename) element väst ‘west’ + the adjectival suffix -in

a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

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


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Where is the Westin family from?

You can see how Westin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Westin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Westin families living in Channel Islands. This was about 20% of all the recorded Westin's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Westin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Westin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Westin. 85% of Westin 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
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

What Westin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Westin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westin 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Westin. 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 856 military records available for the last name Westin. For the veterans among your Westin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Westin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Westin in 1950 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westin 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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