This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wurr family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wurr Family History

Wurr Surname Meaning

see Whurr.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wurr family from?

You can see how Wurr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurr families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Wurr families living in Middlesex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wurr's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wurr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wurr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable (norfolk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wurr. 100% of Wurr men worked as a Police Constable (norfolk and 90% of Wurr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Wurr | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Police Constable (norfolk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    11%

What Wurr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wurr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurr census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wurr

Passenger Lists

There are 211 immigration records available for the last name Wurr. 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.

View all Wurr immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 173 military records available for the last name Wurr. For the veterans among your Wurr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wurr military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wurr family history

Discover More

What is the average Wurr lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wurr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wurr in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wurr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurr 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wurr family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial