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Wuerfl Family History

Wuerfl 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: Werfel, Wuertz, Wurl, Wuerth, Guerra, Wuori, Cerf, Duer, Guell, Tuel

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Where is the Wuerfl family from?

You can see how Wuerfl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuerfl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wuerfl family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wuerfl's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Wuerfl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuerfl 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 34 census records available for the last name Wuerfl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuerfl 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wuerfl. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wuerfl. For the veterans among your Wuerfl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuerfl lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Wuerfl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wuerfl in 1980 was 63, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wuerfl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuerfl 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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