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Wurdinger Family History

Wurdinger 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: Kundinger, Budinger, Auringer, Waldinger, Weidinger, Ardinger

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Where is the Wurdinger family from?

You can see how Wurdinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurdinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wurdinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wurdinger family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurdinger's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Wurdinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurdinger 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 Wurdinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wurdinger. 43% of Wurdinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Wurdinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Wurdinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurdinger 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wurdinger. 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 339 military records available for the last name Wurdinger. For the veterans among your Wurdinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurdinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wurdinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wurdinger in 1966 was 66, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wurdinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurdinger 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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