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Westerwald Family History

Westerwald 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: Westerhold, Westerfeld, Westergard, Westerman, Westermann, Westerkamp

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Where is the Westerwald family from?

You can see how Westerwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westerwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westerwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Westerwald families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Westerwald's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Westerwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westerwald 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 35 census records available for the last name Westerwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westerwald 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Westerwald. 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 18 military records available for the last name Westerwald. For the veterans among your Westerwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westerwald lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Westerwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Westerwald in 1966 was 82, and 92 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westerwald 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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