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Wurtzel Family History

Wurtzel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wurzel and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wurtzel family from?

You can see how Wurtzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurtzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurtzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Wurtzel families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurtzel's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wurtzel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurtzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wurtzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wurtzel. 27% of Wurtzel men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Wurtzel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wurtzel were Clerk and File Clerk.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    36%
  • Typist
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • File Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wurtzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurtzel 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Wurtzel. 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 294 military records available for the last name Wurtzel. For the veterans among your Wurtzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurtzel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wurtzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wurtzel in 1955 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

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