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Wuestner Family History

Wuestner 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: Buettner, Wester, Wiesner, Koestner, Huettner, Wuellner, Wessner

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Where is the Wuestner family from?

You can see how Wuestner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuestner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuestner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wuestner families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wuestner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wuestner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuestner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wuestner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuestner. 100% of Wuestner men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wuestner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Wuestner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuestner 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Wuestner. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wuestner. For the veterans among your Wuestner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuestner lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Wuestner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wuestner in 1947 was 51, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wuestner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuestner 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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