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Wuestefeld Family History

Wuestefeld 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: Westerfeld, Westfield, Wiesenfeld, Huenefeld, Biesterfeld

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Where is the Wuestefeld family from?

You can see how Wuestefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuestefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuestefeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wuestefeld families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wuestefeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wuestefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuestefeld 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 Wuestefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuestefeld. 67% of Wuestefeld men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Wuestefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Wuestefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuestefeld 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Wuestefeld. 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 96 military records available for the last name Wuestefeld. For the veterans among your Wuestefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuestefeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wuestefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wuestefeld in 1964 was 75, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wuestefeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuestefeld 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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