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Westmyer Family History

Westmyer Surname 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: Westmeyer, Wester, Westover, Weltmer, Mestayer, Whitmyer, Westveer

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Where is the Westmyer family from?

You can see how Westmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westmyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westmyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Westmyer families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Westmyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Westmyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westmyer 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 Westmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Westmyer. 100% of Westmyer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Westmyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Westmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westmyer 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Westmyer. 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 26 military records available for the last name Westmyer. For the veterans among your Westmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westmyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Westmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Westmyer in 1968 was 65, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westmyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westmyer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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