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Westland Family History

Westland Name Meaning

Scottish and English: topographic name from Middle English and Scots west + land ‘land arable field’ perhaps used as a placename of which there are a number of minor examples from Devon to Bute. ‘Westlandis called the Leyes of Tullochaddie’ were granted to the Marquis of Huntly in 1638.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Westlund, Pentland, Hetland, Weinland, Westgard, Watland, Sweetland

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Where is the Westland family from?

You can see how Westland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Westland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Westland family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Westland's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Westland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westland. 12% of Westland men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Westland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westland were Laborer and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Westland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Westland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Westland. For the veterans among your Westland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westland lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Westland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Westland in 1958 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

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