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Wuertzer Family History

Wuertzer 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: Werther, Wurzer, Huerter, Kurtzer, Guertler, Wuertz, Wurtzel

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Where is the Wuertzer family from?

You can see how Wuertzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuertzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuertzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wuertzer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wuertzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wuertzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuertzer 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 Wuertzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuertzer. 60% of Wuertzer 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Wuertzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Wuertzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuertzer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wuertzer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wuertzer. For the veterans among your Wuertzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuertzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wuertzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wuertzer in 1967 was 80, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wuertzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuertzer 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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