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Westenhaver Family History

Westenhaver Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Westenhöfer: habitational name for someone from a place called Westenhofen in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Westenhaver family from?

You can see how Westenhaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westenhaver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Westenhaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Westenhaver families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Westenhaver's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Westenhaver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westenhaver 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 Westenhaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westenhaver. 34% of Westenhaver men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Westenhaver women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westenhaver were Supervisor and Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    26%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Supervisor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Westenhaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Westenhaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westenhaver 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Westenhaver. 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 251 military records available for the last name Westenhaver. For the veterans among your Westenhaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westenhaver lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Westenhaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Westenhaver in 1944 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westenhaver 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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