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Wuesterfeld Family History

Wuesterfeld 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: Westerfeld, Biesterfeld, Westerfield, Westerhold, Wiesenfeld

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Where is the Wuesterfeld family from?

You can see how Wuesterfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuesterfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuesterfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wuesterfeld families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wuesterfeld's in USA. California had the highest population of Wuesterfeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Wuesterfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuesterfeld 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wuesterfeld. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wuesterfeld. For the veterans among your Wuesterfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuesterfeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Wuesterfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wuesterfeld in 1962 was 63, and 58 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuesterfeld 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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