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Wurgler Family History

Wurgler Surname Meaning

Swiss German (Würgler): variant of Würgel an occupational name for an executioner or a hangman from Middle High German würgel.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wurgler family from?

You can see how Wurgler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurgler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurgler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wurgler families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wurgler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wurgler families in 1880.
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What did your Wurgler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wurgler. 50% of Wurgler 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
    50%
  • Farm Helper
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Wurgler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Wurgler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurgler 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Wurgler. 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 115 military records available for the last name Wurgler. For the veterans among your Wurgler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurgler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wurgler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wurgler in 1961 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurgler 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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