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Westrun Family History

Westrun 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: Westrum, Westrup, Westen, Weston, Westman, Westlund, Estrin, Westrom

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Where is the Westrun family from?

You can see how Westrun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westrun family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Westrun families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Westrun's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Westrun families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Westrun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westrun 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Westrun. 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 2 military records available for the last name Westrun. For the veterans among your Westrun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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