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Westadt Family History

Westadt Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Westall, Neustadt, Stadt, Restad, Westby, Wendt, Testa, Westen

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Where is the Westadt family from?

You can see how Westadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westadt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westadt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Westadt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Westadt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Westadt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westadt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Westadt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Westadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westadt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Westadt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Westadt. For the veterans among your Westadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westadt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Westadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Westadt in 1964 was 88, and 95 in 2004.

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