Westman Family History

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Westman Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of German Westmann, a variant of West, with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’. Swedish: ornamental or topographic name of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Wertman, Westen, Weltman, Wortman, Weitzman, Werman, Westmark

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Westman Family Origin

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Westman Family Occupations

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  • Carding Overlooker (Wrstd)

    7%

  • Coachman Domestic Serv

    7%

  • Farmer

    7%

  • Formerly Ladys Maid

    7%

In 1881, Carding Overlooker (Wrstd), Coachman Domestic Serv and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Westman. The most common Westman occupation in the UK was Carding Overlooker (Wrstd). 7% of Westman's were Carding Overlooker (Wrstd)s. A less common occupation for the Westman family was Formerly Ladys Maid.

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Westman Historical Records

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Westman Life Expectancy

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