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Westhall Family History

Westhall 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, Westfall, Westphall, Benthall, Walthall, Westphal, Westfahl

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Where is the Westhall family from?

You can see how Westhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westhall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Westhall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Westhall families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Westhall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Westhall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westhall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westhall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westhall. 50% of Westhall men worked as a Miner and 100% of Westhall women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westhall 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Westhall. 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 85 military records available for the last name Westhall. For the veterans among your Westhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westhall lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Westhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Westhall in 1959 was 44, and 71 in 2002.

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