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Westardt Family History

Westardt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Westgard, Mustard, Gebhardt, Wishart, Westall, Lessard, Westcott

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Where is the Westardt family from?

You can see how Westardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Westardt families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Westardt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Westardt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Westardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westardt 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 immigration records available for the last name Westardt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Westardt. For the veterans among your Westardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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