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Wulster Family History

Wulster 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: Wurster, Kuster, Muster, Huster, Walter, Balster, Munster, Bulter

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wulster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wulster 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wulster. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wulster. For the veterans among your Wulster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wulster lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Wulster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wulster in 1978 was 71, and 70 in 2002.

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