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Westphal Family History

Westphal Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: habitational name for someone from Westphalia in Germany from Middle High German Middle Low German Westvāl.

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


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Where is the Westphal family from?

You can see how Westphal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westphal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Westphal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Westphal families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Westphal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Westphal families in 1891.
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What did your Westphal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Westphal. 100% of Westphal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Westphal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westphal 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Westphal. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Westphal. For the veterans among your Westphal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westphal lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Westphal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Westphal in 1943 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westphal 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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