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Westchal Family History

Westchal 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: Westphal, Westphall, Westall, Westcott, Westman, Ketcham, Peschel

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Where is the Westchal family from?

You can see how Westchal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westchal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Westchal family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Westchal's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Westchal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westchal 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 53 census records available for the last name Westchal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westchal 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Westchal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Westchal. For the veterans among your Westchal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westchal lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westchal 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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