Westberg Family History

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Westberg Name Meaning

Scandinavian: ornamental or topographic name from väst ‘west’ + berg ‘mountain’, ‘hill’. In some cases the name could be habitational, from a place so named. North German: topographic name from Middle Low German west ‘west’ + berg ‘mountain’, ‘hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ostberg, Heiberg, Westerberg, Weinberg, Melberg, Weberg, Wester

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Westberg Family Origin

Where is the Westberg family from?

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You can see how Westberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westberg families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Westberg families living in Warwickshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Westberg's in the UK. Warwickshire had the highest population of Westberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Westberg Family Occupations

What did your Westberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Caretaker (training College) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Westberg. 50% of Westberg men worked as a Caretaker (training College)

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Caretaker (training College)
    50%
  • Manufacturers Agent Steel iron Trade
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Westberg Historical Records

What Westberg family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Westberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Westberg. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Westberg. For the veterans among your Westberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Westberg Life Expectancy

What is the average Westberg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Westberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Westberg in 1949 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westberg 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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