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Westmore Name Meaning

English (Isle of Wight): topographic name for someone who lived ‘by the western moor’ (Middle English mor ‘heath swamp fen’).

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


Similar surnames: Wetmore, Whitmore, Westrope, Westmark, Wedmore, Messmore, Passmore

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Where is the Westmore family from?

You can see how Westmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Westmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Westmore families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Westmore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Westmore families in 1911.
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What did your Westmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Westmore. 100% of Westmore men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Westmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westmore 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Westmore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 806 military records available for the last name Westmore. For the veterans among your Westmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westmore lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Westmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Westmore in 1964 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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