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Westkemper Family History

Westkemper 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: Stemper, Westheimer, Westmeyer, Westveer, Semper, Kemper, Wetterer

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Where is the Westkemper family from?

You can see how Westkemper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westkemper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Westkemper family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Westkemper's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Westkemper families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Westkemper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westkemper 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Westkemper. 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 10 military records available for the last name Westkemper. For the veterans among your Westkemper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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