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Westerfeld Family History

Westerfeld Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German Middle Low German wester ‘westerly west’ + velt ‘open country’.

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


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Where is the Westerfeld family from?

You can see how Westerfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westerfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westerfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Westerfeld families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Westerfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Westerfeld families in 1880.
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What did your Westerfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westerfeld. 38% of Westerfeld men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Westerfeld women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westerfeld were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Butcher
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    23%

What Westerfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westerfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westerfeld 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Westerfeld. 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 365 military records available for the last name Westerfeld. For the veterans among your Westerfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westerfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Westerfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Westerfeld in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westerfeld 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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