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Wurste Family History

Wurste 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: Wurst, Wurster, Hurst, Wuest, Durst, Furse, Purse, Furst, Burse

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Where is the Wurste family from?

You can see how Wurste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurste family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wurste families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurste's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wurste families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurste 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 26 census records available for the last name Wurste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurste 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wurste. 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 Wurste. For the veterans among your Wurste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurste lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Wurste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wurste in 1988 was 55, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurste 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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