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Wuersig Family History

Wuersig 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: Muessig, Wernig, Wuori, Haessig, Wuest, Laessig, Herzig, Persin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuersig 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 Wuersig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuersig. 100% of Wuersig men worked as a Machinist.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Wuersig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuersig 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wuersig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Wuersig. For the veterans among your Wuersig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuersig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wuersig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Wuersig in 1962 was 92, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuersig 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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