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Wurterman Family History

Wurterman 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: Waterman, Westerman, Wurdeman, Putterman, Quarterman, Futterman

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Where is the Wurterman family from?

You can see how Wurterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wurterman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurterman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wurterman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wurterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurterman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wurterman. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wurterman. For the veterans among your Wurterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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