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Westemeir Family History

Westemeir Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wetterer, Wester, Westermeyer, Westover, Westheimer, Weltmer, Besemer

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Where is the Westemeir family from?

You can see how Westemeir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westemeir family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Westemeir families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Westemeir family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Westemeir's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Westemeir families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westemeir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westemeir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Westemeir. 100% of Westemeir men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Westemeir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westemeir 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Westemeir. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Westemeir. For the veterans among your Westemeir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westemeir lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Westemeir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Westemeir in 1996 was 86, and 82 in 2002.

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