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Wuerfele Family History

Wuerfele 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: Wurtele, Werfel, Herfel, Durfee, Overfelt, Haefele, Woelfel, Wurzel

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Where is the Wuerfele family from?

You can see how Wuerfele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuerfele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wuerfele family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wuerfele's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Wuerfele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuerfele 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 Wuerfele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuerfele. 100% of Wuerfele 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
    100%

What Wuerfele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Wuerfele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuerfele 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wuerfele. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wuerfele. For the veterans among your Wuerfele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuerfele lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wuerfele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wuerfele in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wuerfele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuerfele 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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