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Westrope Surname Meaning

English (London and Essex): habitational name from a metathesized form of Westhorp surviving in placenames such as Westrop in Highworth (Wiltshire), Westrip in Cherington (Gloucestershire), and a lost place called Westropps in Gestingthorpe (Essex).

Each of these names is derived from Old English west or Old Norse vestr, meaning ‘west’ or ‘western’, combined with Old English throp or Old Norse thorp, which translates to ‘hamlet’ or ‘outlying farmstead’.

The etymology indicates a geographical significance tied to the western direction, coupled with a historical context of rural settlement patterns.

This reflects the linguistic and cultural influences that shaped place names in England, particularly the interplay between Old English and Old Norse languages.

Such names provide insight into the historical landscape and social organization of the regions they are associated with.

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


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You can see how Westrope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westrope family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Westrope families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Westrope families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Westrope's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Westrope families in 1891.
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What did your Westrope ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Milk Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Westrope. 15% of Westrope men worked as a Milk Roundsman and 72% of Westrope women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westrope were Poultry Farmer Own Ac and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Milk Roundsman
    15%
  • Lorry Driver
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Poultry Farmer Own Ac
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 396 immigration records available for the last name Westrope. 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 533 military records available for the last name Westrope. For the veterans among your Westrope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westrope lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Westrope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Westrope in 1952 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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