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Wurf Family History

Wurf 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: Wurm, Wulf, Warf, Wurl, Wurz, Wu, Turk, Wolf, Mura, Bury

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Where is the Wurf family from?

You can see how Wurf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wurf family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurf's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wurf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Wurf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurf 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Wurf. 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 220 military records available for the last name Wurf. For the veterans among your Wurf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Wurf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wurf in 1967 was 82, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurf 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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