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Westhaus Family History

Westhaus 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: Westerhaus, Westgate, Mestas, Neuhaus, Westall, Westgard, Weathers

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Where is the Westhaus family from?

You can see how Westhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Westhaus families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Westhaus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Westhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westhaus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Westhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westhaus 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Westhaus. 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 55 military records available for the last name Westhaus. For the veterans among your Westhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westhaus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Westhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Westhaus in 1967 was 75, and 82 in 2002.

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