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Westover Family History

Westover Surname Meaning

English (Kent): habitational name from Westover in Somerset and the Isle of Wight or Westovers in Sussex.

The former two are both named with Old English west + ofer ‘ridge’ or ōfer ‘bank’.

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


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Where is the Westover family from?

You can see how Westover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westover family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Westover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 111 Westover families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Westover's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Westover families in 1891.
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What did your Westover ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cork Cutter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Westover. 50% of Westover men worked as a Cork Cutter and 86% of Westover women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westover were French Polisher 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

  • Cork Cutter
    50%
  • French Polisher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Westover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westover 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 Westover. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Westover. For the veterans among your Westover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westover lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Westover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1953. The average life expectancy for Westover in 1942 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westover 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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