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Wuister Family History

Wuister 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: Wurster, Weister, Winter, Lister, Kuster, Weisser, Meister, Muster

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Wuister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuister 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Wuister. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Wuister. For the veterans among your Wuister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuister lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Wuister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wuister in 1971 was 47, and 56 in 1979.

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