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Wuethrich Family History

Wuethrich Surname Meaning

German (Wüthrich): unflattering nickname for a tyrannical person Middle High German wüetrich ‘tyrant’.

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


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Where is the Wuethrich family from?

You can see how Wuethrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuethrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuethrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wuethrich families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wuethrich's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wuethrich families in 1880.
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What did your Wuethrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wuethrich. 42% of Wuethrich men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Wuethrich women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wuethrich were Hired Man and 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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Carpenter
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Hired Man
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Wuethrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Wuethrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuethrich 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Wuethrich. 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 192 military records available for the last name Wuethrich. For the veterans among your Wuethrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuethrich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wuethrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wuethrich in 1962 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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