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Westphall Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Westfahl or Westphal .

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


Similar surnames: Westphal, Westpfahl, Westphalen, Gutshall, Pershall, Shall, Wessell

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Where is the Westphall family from?

You can see how Westphall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westphall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Westphall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Westphall family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Westphall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Westphall families in 1891.
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What did your Westphall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westphall. 24% of Westphall men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Westphall women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westphall were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Westphall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westphall 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Westphall. 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 495 military records available for the last name Westphall. For the veterans among your Westphall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westphall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Westphall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Westphall in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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