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Wuertz Family History

Wuertz Surname Meaning

German (Würtz): see Wurtz.

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


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Where is the Wuertz family from?

You can see how Wuertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuertz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Wuertz families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wuertz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wuertz families in 1880.
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What did your Wuertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wuertz. 35% of Wuertz men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Wuertz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wuertz were Merchant and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Merchant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    35%
  • Housework
    20%
  • House Work
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Wuertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wuertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuertz 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Wuertz. 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 463 military records available for the last name Wuertz. For the veterans among your Wuertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuertz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wuertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wuertz in 1953 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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