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Wurges Family History

Wurges 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: Surges, Burges, Burger, Burgess, Borges, Burge, Gorges, Verges

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Where is the Wurges family from?

You can see how Wurges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurges family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wurges families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wurges's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wurges families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Wurges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurges 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wurges. 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 86 military records available for the last name Wurges. For the veterans among your Wurges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurges lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Wurges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wurges in 1967 was 82, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurges 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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