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Westedt Family History

Westedt 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: Westen, Wester, Hustedt, Western, Westby, Tester, Wendt, Bester

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Where is the Westedt family from?

You can see how Westedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westedt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Westedt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Westedt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Westedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Westedt. 50% of Westedt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
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What Westedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Westedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westedt 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Westedt. 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 109 military records available for the last name Westedt. For the veterans among your Westedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westedt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Westedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Westedt in 1952 was 32, and 57 in 2003.

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