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Wurl Family History

Wurl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wörl (see Worl).

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


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Where is the Wurl family from?

You can see how Wurl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wurl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Wurl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wurl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wurl families in 1880.
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What did your Wurl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wurl. 29% of Wurl men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Wurl women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wurl were Machinist and Secretary.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    45%
  • House Work
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wurl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurl 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Wurl. 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 903 military records available for the last name Wurl. For the veterans among your Wurl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurl lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wurl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wurl in 1950 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurl 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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