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Wurschmidt Family History

Wurschmidt 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: Schmidt, Waldschmidt, Reinschmidt, Scheidt, Goldschmidt, Larscheid

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Wurschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurschmidt 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wurschmidt. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wurschmidt. For the veterans among your Wurschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurschmidt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wurschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wurschmidt in 1966 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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