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Wuger Family History

Wuger 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: Luger, Wager, Auger, Huger, Weger, Ruger, Huber, Alger, Burger, Hager

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Where is the Wuger family from?

You can see how Wuger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Wuger families living in Alberta. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wuger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wuger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuger 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 Wuger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuger. 100% of Wuger 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 Wuger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Wuger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuger 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Wuger. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wuger. For the veterans among your Wuger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Wuger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wuger in 1974 was 83, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wuger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuger 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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