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Wustrow Family History

Wustrow 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: Strow, Ostrow, Westrom, Wistrom, Zastrow, Wussow, Dutrow, Strom

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Where is the Wustrow family from?

You can see how Wustrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wustrow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wustrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wustrow families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wustrow's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Wustrow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Wustrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wustrow 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Wustrow. 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 105 military records available for the last name Wustrow. For the veterans among your Wustrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wustrow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wustrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wustrow in 1965 was 64, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wustrow 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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