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Wurtsmith Family History

Wurtsmith 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: Arrasmith, Smith, Wurst, Goldsmith, Shoesmith, Wermuth, Highsmith

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Where is the Wurtsmith family from?

You can see how Wurtsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurtsmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurtsmith families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wurtsmith family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurtsmith's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wurtsmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurtsmith 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 Wurtsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wurtsmith. 100% of Wurtsmith 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 Wurtsmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Wurtsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurtsmith 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wurtsmith. 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 77 military records available for the last name Wurtsmith. For the veterans among your Wurtsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurtsmith lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Wurtsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wurtsmith in 1961 was 40, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurtsmith 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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