Westhues Family History

Westhues Surname 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: Esther, Westen, Westbury, Weathers, Westrum, Wester, Westhoff, Westover, Werther, Westhoven

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
69	Military Records
18	Immigration Records
125	Census and Voter Lists
653	Member Trees

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Where is the Westhues family from?

You can see how Westhues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westhues family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Westhues family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Westhues's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Westhues families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westhues surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Westhues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Westhues.

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Census Record

There are 125 census records available for the last name Westhues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westhues census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Westhues. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 69 military records available for the last name Westhues. For the veterans among your Westhues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westhues lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Westhues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Westhues in 1967 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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Westhues Surname Meaning

Where is the Westhues family from?

What did your Westhues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Westhues.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

100%

What Westhues family records will you find?

What is the average Westhues lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Westhues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Westhues in 1967 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

Westhues Family History

Westhues Surname Meaning

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Westhues Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Westhues

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Where is the Westhues family from?

What did your Westhues ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Westhues lifespan?

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