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Westbeld Family History

Westbeld 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: Westfield, Westberg, Westby, Westen, Westall, Westbury, Westgard

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Where is the Westbeld family from?

You can see how Westbeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westbeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Westbeld family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Westbeld's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Westbeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westbeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Westbeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westbeld 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Westbeld. 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 56 military records available for the last name Westbeld. For the veterans among your Westbeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westbeld lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Westbeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Westbeld in 1968 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westbeld 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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