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Westpfahl Family History

Westpfahl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Westfahl.

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


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Where is the Westpfahl family from?

You can see how Westpfahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westpfahl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westpfahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Westpfahl families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Westpfahl's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Westpfahl families in 1891.
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What did your Westpfahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Clerical Office were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westpfahl. 54% of Westpfahl men worked as a Farming and 100% of Westpfahl women worked as a Clerical Office.

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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

  • Farming
    54%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Office
    100%

What Westpfahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westpfahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westpfahl 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Westpfahl. 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 102 military records available for the last name Westpfahl. For the veterans among your Westpfahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westpfahl lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Westpfahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Westpfahl in 1950 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westpfahl 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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