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Wurzauf Family History

Wurzauf 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: Rauf, Wurzer, Umlauf, Urlaub, Zulauf, Wurzel, Bureau, Wurzbach, Burau

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Where is the Wurzauf family from?

You can see how Wurzauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurzauf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wurzauf families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurzauf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wurzauf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wurzauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurzauf 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 Wurzauf. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wurzauf. For the veterans among your Wurzauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurzauf lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Wurzauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wurzauf in 1975 was 65, and 47 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurzauf 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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