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Westendorf Family History

Westendorf Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Westendorf family from?

You can see how Westendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westendorf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Westendorf families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Westendorf's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Westendorf families in 1891.
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What did your Westendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westendorf. 23% of Westendorf men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Westendorf women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westendorf were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Westendorf lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Westendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Westendorf in 1942 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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