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Westhoven Family History

Westhoven Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Westhoff.

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


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Where is the Westhoven family from?

You can see how Westhoven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westhoven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Westhoven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Westhoven families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Westhoven's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Westhoven families in 1891.
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What did your Westhoven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westhoven. 28% of Westhoven men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Westhoven women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westhoven were Helper and Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westhoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westhoven 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Westhoven. 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 698 military records available for the last name Westhoven. For the veterans among your Westhoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westhoven lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Westhoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Westhoven in 1958 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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