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Westrick Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Westerwick or a variant of Westrich .

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


Similar surnames: Westrich, Westerbeck, Wernick, Headrick, Buttrick, Westrope, Beswick

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Where is the Westrick family from?

You can see how Westrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Westrick families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Westrick's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Westrick families in 1911.
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What did your Westrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westrick. 30% of Westrick men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Westrick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westrick were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Westrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westrick 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Westrick. 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 971 military records available for the last name Westrick. For the veterans among your Westrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westrick lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Westrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Westrick in 1958 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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