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Thuerwachter Family History

Thuerwachter 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: Feuerbacher, Wachter, Horlacher, Herscher, Thrasher, Radermacher

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Where is the Thuerwachter family from?

You can see how Thuerwachter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thuerwachter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thuerwachter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Thuerwachter families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Thuerwachter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Thuerwachter families in 1880.
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What did your Thuerwachter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thuerwachter. 100% of Thuerwachter men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Thuerwachter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Thuerwachter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thuerwachter 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Thuerwachter. 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 38 military records available for the last name Thuerwachter. For the veterans among your Thuerwachter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thuerwachter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Thuerwachter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Thuerwachter in 1964 was 34, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thuerwachter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thuerwachter 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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