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Wurdemann Family History

Wurdemann 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: Wurdeman, Ludemann, Weidemann, Wiedemann, Waldmann, Wideman, Demann

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Where is the Wurdemann family from?

You can see how Wurdemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurdemann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wurdemann families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wurdemann's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wurdemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurdemann 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 Wurdemann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Wurdemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Wurdemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurdemann 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Wurdemann. 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 133 military records available for the last name Wurdemann. For the veterans among your Wurdemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurdemann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wurdemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wurdemann in 1967 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wurdemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurdemann 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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