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Wurtenburg Family History

Wurtenburg 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: Wittenburg, Wartenberg, Wardenburg, Guttenberg, Furstenberg

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Where is the Wurtenburg family from?

You can see how Wurtenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurtenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurtenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wurtenburg families living in California. This was about 39% of all the recorded Wurtenburg's in USA. California had the highest population of Wurtenburg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Wurtenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurtenburg 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wurtenburg. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wurtenburg. For the veterans among your Wurtenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurtenburg lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Wurtenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wurtenburg in 1977 was 48, and 93 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wurtenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurtenburg 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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