| ![Show Contents]() Westover History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The name Westover is a topographic name for a "farmer to the west of a settlement," from Middle Low German "west" - 'west, westerly' + hof 'farmstead', suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. Early Origins of the Westover familyThe surname Westover was first found in Saxony, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. Some of the family claim Westhofen, an Ortsgemeinde or municipality belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde, in the Alzey-Worms district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Early History of the Westover familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Westover research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1613 is included under the topic Early Westover History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Westover Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Westover, Westhoven, Westhaven, Westhaffer, Westhaff, Westhoff, Westenoff, Westhaffner, Westoffer, Westopher and many more. Early Notables of the Westover familyProminent bearers of the family name Westover at this time were - the Westover family of Saxony
Westover RankingIn the United States, the name Westover is the 6,777th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
 Westover migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Westover Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- William Westover, aged 31, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Columbia" in 1829 2
- John Westover, aged 57, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "President" in 1833 2
- Martha Westover, aged 59, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "President" in 1833 2
- Thomas Westover, aged 15, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Gladiator" in 1840 2
- John Westover, aged 63, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Montreal" in 1840 2
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Westover Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Henry J. Westover, aged 47, who immigrated to the United States from Bristol, in 1903
- Martha Westover, aged 43, who immigrated to America from Bristol, in 1903
- Albert E. Westover, aged 51, who immigrated to the United States, in 1912
- Gladys Ruth Westover, aged 21, who settled in America from Hersham, England, in 1916
- Julia Annie Westover, aged 28, who landed in America from Southampton, England, in 1916
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| Westover migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Westover Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Mr. Amos Westover U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 3
- Mr. Moses Westover U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 3
- Mr. Noah Westover U.E. who settled in Augusta, Ontario c. 1784 3
| Westover migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Westover Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Friend Westover, aged 21, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Steadfast" 4
Westover Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century- Miss Westover, British settler who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Omrah" in 1910 5
- Child Westover, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Ormonde" in 1921 5
- Child Westover, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Ormonde" in 1921 5
| Contemporary Notables of the name Westover (post 1700) | + |
- Alan Westover (b. 1954), American-born, Australian former basketball player in the Australian National Basketball League
- Winifred Westover (1899-1978), Hollywood silent film actress
- Russell "Russ" Channing Westover (1886-1966), American cartoonist, best known for his long-run comic strip Tillie the Toiler
- Oscar M. Westover (1883-1938), American major general, fourth chief of the United States Army Air Corps
- Arthur W. Westover (1864-1935), Canadian sport shooter who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
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