The surname Westmore was first found in Durham, where the name appeared in the 13th century. The name Westmore, 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."
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Early History of the Westmore family
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Westmore Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Westmorland, Westmoreland, Westmoringaland and others.
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Early Notables of the Westmore family
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Westmore migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Westmore Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Mr. William Westmore, English convict who was convicted in Southampton, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Aurora" on 3rd November 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia1
Contemporary Notables of the name Westmore (post 1700)
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Michael Westmore (b. 1938), American Academy Award winning make-up artist
McKenzie Westmore (b. 1977), American soap opera actress
Joy Westmore (1932-2020), née Grisold, an Australian actress on radio, stage and television, and in voice-over
