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Westfahl Family History

Westfahl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Westphal.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Westfahl family from?

You can see how Westfahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westfahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westfahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Westfahl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Westfahl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Westfahl families in 1880.
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What did your Westfahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westfahl. 49% of Westfahl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Westfahl women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Westfahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westfahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westfahl 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Westfahl. 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 272 military records available for the last name Westfahl. For the veterans among your Westfahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westfahl lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Westfahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Westfahl in 1953 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westfahl 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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