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Westerwelle Family History

Westerwelle 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: Westervelt, Westerfeld, Estrella, Westerhold, Westerbeck, Oesterle

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Where is the Westerwelle family from?

You can see how Westerwelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westerwelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Westerwelle families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Westerwelle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Westerwelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westerwelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westerwelle ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Westerwelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westerwelle 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Westerwelle. 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 151 military records available for the last name Westerwelle. For the veterans among your Westerwelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westerwelle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Westerwelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Westerwelle in 1963 was 72, and 52 in 1997.

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