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Westmark Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived in the western part of a municipality from Middle High German west(en) ‘west’ + marc ‘boundary boundary mark’. This surname is also found in Scandinavia.

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


Similar surnames: Westman, Wester, Wesemann, Westfall, Westgate, Westberg, Westlake

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Where is the Westmark family from?

You can see how Westmark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westmark family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westmark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Westmark families living in Dorset. This was about 64% of all the recorded Westmark's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Westmark families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westmark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westmark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westmark. 40% of Westmark men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Westmark women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Westmark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Westmark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westmark 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Westmark. 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 121 military records available for the last name Westmark. For the veterans among your Westmark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westmark lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Westmark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Westmark in 1955 was 51, and 57 in 2003.

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