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West Lake Family History

West Lake 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: Westlake, Westgate, Westland, Westrate, Wedlake, Westall, Sestak

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Where is the West Lake family from?

You can see how West Lake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The West Lake family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most West Lake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 West Lake families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded West Lake's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of West Lake families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name West Lake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, West Lake 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 56 immigration records available for the last name West Lake. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name West Lake. For the veterans among your West Lake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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