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Westrich Family History

Westrich Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Westrich family from?

You can see how Westrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Westrich families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Westrich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Westrich families in 1891.
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What did your Westrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Westrich. 50% of Westrich women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Westrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westrich 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Westrich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Westrich. For the veterans among your Westrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westrich lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Westrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Westrich in 1957 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westrich 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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