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Westfield Name Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several places called Westfield such as in Norfolk and Sussex from Old English west ‘west’ + feld ‘open country’.

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


Similar surnames: Woodfield, Whitfield, Winfield, Benefield, Chatfield, Winkfield

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Where is the Westfield family from?

You can see how Westfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Westfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Westfield families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Westfield's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Westfield families in 1911.
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What did your Westfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westfield. 26% of Westfield men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Westfield women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westfield were Labor and Laundress. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Laundress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Westfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westfield 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 980 immigration records available for the last name Westfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Westfield. For the veterans among your Westfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westfield lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Westfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Westfield in 1953 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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