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Westhaven Family History

Westhaven 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: Westhoven, Westphalen, Westhafer, Westen, Westgate, Methven, Westlake

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Where is the Westhaven family from?

You can see how Westhaven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westhaven family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westhaven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Westhaven families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Westhaven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Westhaven families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westhaven 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 Westhaven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Westhaven. 100% of Westhaven men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

What Westhaven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Westhaven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westhaven 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Westhaven. 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 21 military records available for the last name Westhaven. For the veterans among your Westhaven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westhaven lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Westhaven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Westhaven in 1964 was 66, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westhaven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westhaven 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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