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Wuerstl Family History

Wuerstl 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: Wuest, Wurst, Wersal, Werst, Wuertz, Wuerth, Duerst, Fuerst, Hurst

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Where is the Wuerstl family from?

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

In 1940, Upholster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuerstl. 100% of Wuerstl men worked as an Upholster.

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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

  • Upholster
    100%

What Wuerstl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Wuerstl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuerstl 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wuerstl. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wuerstl. For the veterans among your Wuerstl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuerstl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wuerstl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wuerstl in 1959 was 58, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wuerstl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuerstl 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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