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Westphalen Family History

Westphalen Surname Meaning

German: variant (dative form) of Westphal.

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


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Where is the Westphalen family from?

You can see how Westphalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westphalen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westphalen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Westphalen families living in Nebraska. This was about 49% of all the recorded Westphalen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Westphalen families in 1880.
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What did your Westphalen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westphalen. 33% of Westphalen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Westphalen women worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farm
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Westphalen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westphalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westphalen 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Westphalen. 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 Westphalen. For the veterans among your Westphalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westphalen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Westphalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Westphalen in 1958 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westphalen 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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