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Wurtzell Family History

Wurtzell 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: Wurtzel, Wartell, Wurtele, Wentzell, Hartzell, Wurzel, Wetzell

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Where is the Wurtzell family from?

You can see how Wurtzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurtzell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurtzell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wurtzell family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurtzell's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wurtzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurtzell 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 43 census records available for the last name Wurtzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurtzell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wurtzell. 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 Wurtzell. For the veterans among your Wurtzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurtzell lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2004, in the United States, Wurtzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wurtzell in 1995 was 75, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wurtzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurtzell 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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