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Wurtzinger Family History

Wurtzinger 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: Utzinger, Huntzinger, Curtsinger, Auringer, Matzinger, Gretzinger

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Where is the Wurtzinger family from?

You can see how Wurtzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurtzinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wurtzinger families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wurtzinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wurtzinger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Wurtzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurtzinger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wurtzinger. 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 49 military records available for the last name Wurtzinger. For the veterans among your Wurtzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurtzinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wurtzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wurtzinger in 1966 was 83, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurtzinger 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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