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Westfall Family History

Westfall Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Westfahl and Westphal.

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


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Where is the Westfall family from?

You can see how Westfall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westfall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Westfall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Westfall families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Westfall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Westfall families in 1891.
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What did your Westfall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Westfall. 100% of Westfall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Westfall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westfall 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Westfall. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Westfall. For the veterans among your Westfall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westfall lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Westfall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Westfall in 1945 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westfall 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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