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Early Origins of the Westmere family

The surname Westmere was first found in Durham, where the name appeared in the 13th century. The name Westmere, like many surnames, came from the place where the family lived, and presumably held some degree of power. Westmorland, originally Westmoringaland was a place in North Yorkshire, the name meaning "the place west of the moors."

Early History of the Westmere family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Westmere research. Another 54 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1242 and 1375 are included under the topic Early Westmere History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Westmere Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Westmorland, Westmoreland, Westmoringaland and others.

Early Notables of the Westmere family

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Migration of the Westmere family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Westmoreland, who arrived in Boston in 1652; as well as several other bearers of the name who came later.



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