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Westheimer Family History

Westheimer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Westheim

for example in Baden-Württemberg

the Rhineland Palatinate

and Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Westheimer family from?

You can see how Westheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westheimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Westheimer families living in London. This was about 72% of all the recorded Westheimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Westheimer families in 1891.
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What did your Westheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Westheimer. 100% of Westheimer 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Westheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westheimer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Westheimer. 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 212 military records available for the last name Westheimer. For the veterans among your Westheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westheimer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Westheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Westheimer in 1953 was 46, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westheimer 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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