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Wuchter Family History

Wuchter Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Wachter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wuchter family from?

You can see how Wuchter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuchter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wuchter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wuchter family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wuchter's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wuchter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuchter 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 Wuchter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuchter. 23% of Wuchter men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Labor
    10%

What Wuchter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wuchter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuchter 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Wuchter. 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 352 military records available for the last name Wuchter. For the veterans among your Wuchter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuchter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wuchter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wuchter in 1957 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wuchter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuchter 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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