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Westlak Family History

Westlak 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: Westlake, Sestak, Westmark, Westman, Westland, Westbay, Wesolek

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Where is the Westlak family from?

You can see how Westlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westlak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westlak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Westlak families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Westlak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Westlak families in 1880.
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What did your Westlak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Westlak. 100% of Westlak men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Westlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westlak 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Westlak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Westlak. For the veterans among your Westlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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