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Westerso Family History

Westerso 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: Wester, Esters, Western, Kesterson, Tester, Bester, Peterson, Pester

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There are 28 census records available for the last name Westerso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westerso 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Westerso. 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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There are 21 military records available for the last name Westerso. For the veterans among your Westerso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westerso lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Westerso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Westerso in 1992 was 97, and 68 in 2003.

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