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Wuerz Family History

Wuerz 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: Wuertz, Wurz, Wuori, Welz, Duer, Wuest, Buer, Maerz, Luera, Wert

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Where is the Wuerz family from?

You can see how Wuerz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuerz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuerz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Wuerz families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wuerz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wuerz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuerz 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 Wuerz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wuerz. 50% of Wuerz men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Wuerz women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Accountant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wuerz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Wuerz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuerz 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Wuerz. 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 106 military records available for the last name Wuerz. For the veterans among your Wuerz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuerz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wuerz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wuerz in 1963 was 62, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wuerz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuerz 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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