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Westbrock Family History

Westbrock 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: Westbrook, Westbrooks, Westrick, Wellbrock, Westrope, Westerbeck

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Where is the Westbrock family from?

You can see how Westbrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westbrock family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Westbrock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Westbrock families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Westbrock's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Westbrock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westbrock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westbrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westbrock. 31% of Westbrock men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Westbrock women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westbrock were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westbrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westbrock 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Westbrock. 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 243 military records available for the last name Westbrock. For the veterans among your Westbrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westbrock lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Westbrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Westbrock in 1955 was 49, and 95 in 2003.

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