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Westerholm Family History

Westerholm Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of (an altered form of) the elements väster ‘western’ + holm ‘islet small island’.

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


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Where is the Westerholm family from?

You can see how Westerholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westerholm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Westerholm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Westerholm families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Westerholm's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Westerholm families in 1911.
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What did your Westerholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westerholm. 22% of Westerholm men worked as a Foreman and 43% of Westerholm women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westerholm were Carpenter and Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Westerholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Westerholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westerholm 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Westerholm. 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 308 military records available for the last name Westerholm. For the veterans among your Westerholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westerholm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Westerholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Westerholm in 1963 was 86, and 93 in 2004.

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