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Westapher Family History

Westapher 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: Esther, Wester, Westover, Werther, Stapler, Westwater, Stopher

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Where is the Westapher family from?

You can see how Westapher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westapher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westapher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Westapher families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Westapher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Westapher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westapher 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 Westapher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Westapher. 100% of Westapher women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Westapher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Westapher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westapher 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Westapher. 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 19 military records available for the last name Westapher. For the veterans among your Westapher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westapher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Westapher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Westapher in 1967 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westapher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westapher 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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