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Westmorland Name Meaning

English (northern): variant of Westmoreland .

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


Similar surnames: Westmoreland, Westland, Westerlund, Morland, Worland, Westerman

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Where is the Westmorland family from?

You can see how Westmorland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westmorland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Westmorland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 8 Westmorland families living in North Carolina. This was about 62% of all the recorded Westmorland's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Westmorland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westmorland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Westmorland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westmorland. 27% of Westmorland men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Westmorland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westmorland were Salesman and House Work. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • House Work
    7%
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What Westmorland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Westmorland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westmorland 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Westmorland. 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 793 military records available for the last name Westmorland. For the veterans among your Westmorland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westmorland lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Westmorland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Westmorland in 1950 was 20, and 67 in 2004.

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