Westrop Family History

Westrop Surname Meaning

From a metathesized form of Westhorp surviving in place-names such as Westrop in Highworth (Wilts) and Westrip in Cherington (Gloucs),

we find interesting examples of how place-names evolve over time.

These variations highlight the linguistic changes that can occur within geographical terminology.

Additionally, the lost Westropps in Gestingthorpe (Essex) further emphasizes the historical significance of these names.

Studying such names provides insight into the cultural and linguistic history of these regions.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Westrope, Westrup, Westrom, Westrum, Weston, Strop, Wenstrom, Wistrom, Destro, Westra

7K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
301	Military Records
315	Immigration Records
5K	Census and Voter Lists
8K	Member Trees

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Where is the Westrop family from?

You can see how Westrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westrop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Westrop families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Westrop families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Westrop's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Westrop families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westrop 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 Westrop ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Westrop.

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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.

Farmer

67%

Laborer

34%

What Westrop family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5K census records available for the last name Westrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westrop census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 315 immigration records available for the last name Westrop. 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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Military Records

There are 301 military records available for the last name Westrop. For the veterans among your Westrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westrop lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Westrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Westrop in 1963 was 73, and 56 in 2003.

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Westrop Surname Meaning

From a metathesized form of Westhorp surviving in place-names such as Westrop in Highworth (Wilts) and Westrip in Cherington (Gloucs),

we find interesting examples of how place-names evolve over time.

These variations highlight the linguistic changes that can occur within geographical terminology.

Additionally, the lost Westropps in Gestingthorpe (Essex) further emphasizes the historical significance of these names.

Studying such names provides insight into the cultural and linguistic history of these regions.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Westrop family from?

What did your Westrop ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Westrop.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

67%

Laborer

34%

What Westrop family records will you find?

What is the average Westrop lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Westrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Westrop in 1963 was 73, and 56 in 2003.

Westrop Family History

Westrop Surname Meaning

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Westrop Surname Meaning

20,000 record(s) for Westrop

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Where is the Westrop family from?

What did your Westrop ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Westrop family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Westrop family history

What is the average Westrop lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Westrop family tree

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