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Wuerfel Family History

Wuerfel Surname Meaning

German (Würfel): metonymic occupational name for a dice maker or nickname for a dice player from Middle High German würfel ‘die’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wuerfel family from?

You can see how Wuerfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuerfel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuerfel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Wuerfel families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wuerfel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wuerfel families in 1880.
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What did your Wuerfel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wuerfel. 100% of Wuerfel men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Wuerfel women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wuerfel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Wuerfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuerfel 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Wuerfel. 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 89 military records available for the last name Wuerfel. For the veterans among your Wuerfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuerfel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Wuerfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wuerfel in 1957 was 35, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuerfel 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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