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Westenskow Family History

Westenskow Surname Meaning

Dutch: possibly a habitational name for someone who came from Westenschouwen on the island of Schouwen in Zeeland.

Danish: topographic name for someone who lived near a wood called Vesterskoven ‘western forest’.

For example, this could refer to individuals in Silkeborg, Jutland, or Nykøbing, Falster.

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


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Where is the Westenskow family from?

You can see how Westenskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westenskow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Westenskow families living in Oregon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Westenskow's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Westenskow families in 1920.
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What did your Westenskow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westenskow. 46% of Westenskow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Westenskow 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Electrician
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Westenskow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Westenskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westenskow 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Westenskow. 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 165 military records available for the last name Westenskow. For the veterans among your Westenskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westenskow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Westenskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Westenskow in 1967 was 67, and 63 in 2004.

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