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Wuertenberg Family History

Wuertenberg 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: Westenberg, Wartenberg, Fuerstenberg, Guttenberg, Furstenberg

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Where is the Wuertenberg family from?

You can see how Wuertenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuertenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wuertenberg families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wuertenberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wuertenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuertenberg 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 Wuertenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuertenberg. 100% of Wuertenberg men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wuertenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Wuertenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuertenberg 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wuertenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Wuertenberg. For the veterans among your Wuertenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuertenberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wuertenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wuertenberg in 1964 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuertenberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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