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Westergren Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of (an altered form of) the elements väster ‘western’ + gren ‘branch’.

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


Similar surnames: Ostergren, Settergren, Cedergren, Westerdahl, Westerholm, Sodergren

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Where is the Westergren family from?

You can see how Westergren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westergren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westergren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Westergren families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Westergren's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Westergren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westergren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westergren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westergren. 12% of Westergren men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Westergren women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westergren were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westergren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westergren 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 Westergren. 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 242 military records available for the last name Westergren. For the veterans among your Westergren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westergren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Westergren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Westergren in 1963 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

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