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Westmeyer Family History

Westmeyer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Westermeyer.

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


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Where is the Westmeyer family from?

You can see how Westmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Westmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Westmeyer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Westmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Westmeyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westmeyer 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 Westmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westmeyer. 54% of Westmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Westmeyer women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Westmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westmeyer 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Westmeyer. 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 225 military records available for the last name Westmeyer. For the veterans among your Westmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Westmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Westmeyer in 1962 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westmeyer 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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