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Westry Family History

Westry Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Westray.

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


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Where is the Westry family from?

You can see how Westry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Westry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Westry families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Westry's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Westry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westry 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 Westry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westry. 36% of Westry men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Westry women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westry were Farm Laborer and Helper.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Helper
    31%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westry 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Westry. 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 231 military records available for the last name Westry. For the veterans among your Westry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westry lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Westry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Westry in 1957 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westry 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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