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Westenfeldt Family History

Westenfeldt 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: Westerfeld, Wiesenfeld, Neuenfeldt, Westervelt, Gerstenfeld

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Where is the Westenfeldt family from?

You can see how Westenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westenfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westenfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Westenfeldt families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Westenfeldt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Westenfeldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westenfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westenfeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Westenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westenfeldt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Westenfeldt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Westenfeldt. For the veterans among your Westenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Westenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Westenfeldt in 1964 was 76, and 72 in 2002.

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