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Westermoe Family History

Westermoe 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: Westerman, Westerhold, Westbrook, Westrope, Oesterle, Westermann

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Where is the Westermoe family from?

You can see how Westermoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westermoe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Westermoe family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Westermoe's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Westermoe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westermoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westermoe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Westermoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Westermoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westermoe 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Westermoe. 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 20 military records available for the last name Westermoe. For the veterans among your Westermoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westermoe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Westermoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Westermoe in 1966 was 59, and 91 in 1999.

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