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Westerheide Family History

Westerheide 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: Westerhold, Westerfeld, Weatherhead, Esterline, Westerbeck

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Where is the Westerheide family from?

You can see how Westerheide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westerheide family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westerheide families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Westerheide families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Westerheide's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Westerheide families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westerheide surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Westerheide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westerheide. 100% of Westerheide men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Westerheide women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Westerheide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Westerheide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westerheide 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Westerheide. 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 139 military records available for the last name Westerheide. For the veterans among your Westerheide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westerheide lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Westerheide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Westerheide in 1957 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westerheide ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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