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Westenhiser Family History

Westenhiser 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: Westenhaver, Emenhiser, Neiderhiser, Westermeyer, Westheimer

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Where is the Westenhiser family from?

You can see how Westenhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westenhiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westenhiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Westenhiser families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Westenhiser's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Westenhiser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westenhiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westenhiser ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Westenhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westenhiser 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Westenhiser. 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 9 military records available for the last name Westenhiser. For the veterans among your Westenhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westenhiser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Westenhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Westenhiser in 1967 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

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