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Wurlitzer Family History

Wurlitzer 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: Kritzer, Greitzer, Wurzer, Spreitzer, Spritzer, Ritzer, Kurtzer

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Where is the Wurlitzer family from?

You can see how Wurlitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurlitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurlitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Wurlitzer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurlitzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wurlitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurlitzer 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 164 census records available for the last name Wurlitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurlitzer 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Wurlitzer. 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 121 military records available for the last name Wurlitzer. For the veterans among your Wurlitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurlitzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wurlitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wurlitzer in 1963 was 85, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurlitzer 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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