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Wurcer Family History

Wurcer 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: Wurzer, Turner, Burger, Warner, Mercer, Wunder, Purser, Furber

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Where is the Wurcer family from?

You can see how Wurcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurcer family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Wurcer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurcer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wurcer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurcer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Wurcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurcer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wurcer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wurcer. For the veterans among your Wurcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurcer lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Wurcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wurcer in 1982 was 90, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurcer 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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