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Wuerth Family History

Wuerth Surname Meaning

German (Würth): variant of Wirth. Compare Wurth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wuerth family from?

You can see how Wuerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuerth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuerth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Wuerth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wuerth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wuerth families in 1911.
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What did your Wuerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wuerth. 27% of Wuerth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wuerth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wuerth were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Engineer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Wuerth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wuerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuerth 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Wuerth. 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 439 military records available for the last name Wuerth. For the veterans among your Wuerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuerth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wuerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wuerth in 1961 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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