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Westveer Family History

Westveer Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from Westveer now Westveerpolder near Waarde Zeeland west ‘western’ + veer ‘ferry’.

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


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Where is the Westveer family from?

You can see how Westveer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westveer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westveer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Westveer family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Westveer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Westveer families in 1911.
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What did your Westveer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westveer. 50% of Westveer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Westveer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westveer were Painter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Westveer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Westveer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westveer 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Westveer. 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 140 military records available for the last name Westveer. For the veterans among your Westveer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westveer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Westveer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Westveer in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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