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Wuertley Family History

Wuertley 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: Wortley, Wheatley, Guertler, Werley, Wheetley, Wherley, Westley

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Where is the Wuertley family from?

You can see how Wuertley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuertley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wuertley families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wuertley's in USA. California had the highest population of Wuertley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuertley 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 Wuertley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuertley. 60% of Wuertley men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Wuertley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Wuertley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuertley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wuertley. 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 53 military records available for the last name Wuertley. For the veterans among your Wuertley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuertley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wuertley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wuertley in 1964 was 81, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuertley 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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