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Westegard Family History

Westegard 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: Westgard, Westergard, Prestegard, Westergaard, Westgate, Wester

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Where is the Westegard family from?

You can see how Westegard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westegard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Westegard families living in Nevada. This was about 67% of all the recorded Westegard's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Westegard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westegard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westegard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Westegard. 67% of Westegard 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Westegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westegard 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Westegard. 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 Westegard. For the veterans among your Westegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westegard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Westegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Westegard in 1967 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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